Accounts Payable Specialist - Dragados : Job Details

The Accounts Payable Specialist works closely with the Accounting Department on various day-to-day projects, reports and activities within the function. This position also assists the Project Controller.

* Prepare invoices

* Perform accountant and general ledger reconciliations

* Perform petty cash reconciliation

* State Sales and Use Taxes (in collaboration with Accountants)

* Calculate and record accounts payable accruals

* Reconcile accounts payable per the accounts payable system to the general ledger

* Review invoices for reasonableness

* Review receiving tickets and reconcile with the invoice

* Test invoices for mathematical accuracy

* Data entry of vendor invoices

* Prepare vendor status reports and invoice vouchers

* Prepare 1099 forms for applicable vendors

* Respond to inquiries regarding vendor invoices and materials and equipment job cost charges

* Calculate and record current retention subcontracts payable accruals

* Issue checks

* Perform clerical duties such as maintaining Accounting Department files and reading and routing incoming mail

* Perform other duties as assigned and required

QUALIFICATIONS

* Associates degree in Accounting

* 3+ years' experience or equivalent

* Construction industry experience a plus

* Strong desire to work in Accounts Payable

* Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and familiarity with ERP systems

* Ability to multi-task and work in high pressure environment

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Ability to follow through on commitments and projects

* Strong planning, organizational, and administrative skills

* Strong communications skills

* Detail oriented

* Ability to understand and comply with existing procedures and willing and capable to improve those if needed

* Strong judgment in interpreting situations and prioritization