What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at GZA?
As GZA continues to grow, our Corporate Finance Department is expanding with it! We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team in Norwood, MA. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume AP environment and enjoys collaborating as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate AP voucher entry
- Apply correct general ledger and project codes to the AP vouchers
- Assist (internal clients) with preparation of electronic Purchase Orders
- Respond to vendor phone and mail inquiries
- Review and process employee expense reports bi-weekly
- Coordinate processing of vendor payments weekly, including checks & E-checks
- Promptly communicate any vendor pricing or payment timing issues and assist in resolving disputed terms or transactions
- Complete vendor statement reconciliations monthly
- Assist with 1099 preparation
- On occasion, ability to travel to other GZA office locations
- GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Accounting or a related field and 2 years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a professional services environment
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with Deltek Accounting Software is a plus
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and adapt to change, evolving technologies, and AI-driven tools
The annual base salary for this position may range between $55,000-$65,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.
About GZA:
- Professional development and enrichment opportunities
- Exciting work environment
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, geo-civil engineering, construction management and environmental remediation firm. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, waterfront, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.
Note to Staffing Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000