Overview

Kimley-Horn, one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is looking for a Payables Specialist to join the corporate Finance and Accounting team in our Phoenix, AZ office.

This position will provide accounts payable and expense support to all offices throughout the country. Entry level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply!

This is an in-office position.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor and sub-consultant invoices, releases, and payment requests
• Review for accuracy, appropriate approvals, valid sales and use tax, and correct general ledger coding
• Provide support to regional accounting in A/P processes
• Rotate within A/P group to process check runs
• Analyze open A/P items and resolve discrepancies
• Review and approve expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies
• Follow up with employees regarding items such as unallowable expenses, missing receipts, or clarification on expenses
• Educate employees on expenses and process of correctly submitting reports
• Provide response to vendor or employee inquiries and requests
• Provide back-up for other team members in their responsibilities as necessary
• Provide high quality internal/external client service

Qualifications

• Analyze processes or problems and suggest improvements or resolutions
• Prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments concurrently
• Work individually and within a team environment
• Manage time and stress levels efficiently and professionally
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible
• Shows initiative

Desired Qualifications:

• Two-year accounting degree and/or applicable experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software
• Deltek Costpoint Accounting Software or a similar program
• Concur Travel and Expense Reporting Software or a similar program

Office hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Thursday and 7:30am – 11:30am Friday.