What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Bilfinger North America?
Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.
The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.
Accounting Clerk
Position Summary
The Accounting Clerk will assist the Commercial Accounting Manager in providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization. This position is primarily responsible for site document controls needs and coordinating new job setups. Under direct supervision, this function will complete defined tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures requiring some problem-solving skills and will support the general business operations by providing administrative support activities such as data entry, reporting, and basic analysis requiring attention to detail.
Duties And Responsibilities
Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are interested in an employment with Bilfinger, please submit your application in the safe environment of our global job portal only using the "apply now" button
The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.
Accounting Clerk
Position Summary
The Accounting Clerk will assist the Commercial Accounting Manager in providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization. This position is primarily responsible for site document controls needs and coordinating new job setups. Under direct supervision, this function will complete defined tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures requiring some problem-solving skills and will support the general business operations by providing administrative support activities such as data entry, reporting, and basic analysis requiring attention to detail.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Daily work open AP invoicing to be processed.
- Resolve vendor discrepancies, invoice issues & other related items to keep invoices flowing.
- Work Statements from Vendors to keep accounts current.
- Bi-Weekly/Monthly work GR/IR issues (good receipts/invoice receipts) to avoid client billing issues.
- Work aged payables/open PO’s requesting invoices as needed from vendors.
- Organize & Prioritize Daily activities to ensure deadlines meet.
- Works with Commercial Accounting Manager/Site Superintendent/Construction Managers to resolve issues to allow for accurate setup.
- Assists management with ad-hoc requests, including special projects and initiatives.
- Observes and complies with all safety rules.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting environment.
- Prior accounts payable experience preferred.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding Customer, Client and employee information.
- The ability to adapt to new assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing quality work in a timely manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills required.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Must be able to work individually and in a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Day to day working knowledge of SAP ERP preferred.
Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are interested in an employment with Bilfinger, please submit your application in the safe environment of our global job portal only using the "apply now" button