Accounts Payable Specialist

We are on the lookout for individuals who thrive in the collaborative spirit of engineering, where their efforts are appreciated, and excellence is recognized. Join our dynamic team where you can play a crucial role in creating a meaningful and long-lasting influence on the communities we serve.

Apply now for our Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity based in our Meridian, ID office.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is eager to learn and develop their skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

In this role, you will assist with day-to-day Accounts Payable functions and provide general support to the Accounting team. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and willing to learn new processes while contributing to the team’s success.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving and processing invoices, bills and payment requests
• Research Client payment history to verify accuracy before initiating payment process
• Support weekly check runs, including printing and preparing payments for distribution
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies or questions
• Analyze expense reports for correct coding, approvals, and irregular purchases
• Review, verify, and process credit card statements for company purchases, ensuring accurate coding, while maintaining compliance with company policies regarding credit card usage and expense reporting
• Scan invoices and receipts in a digital storage system
• Provide general administrative and accounting support as needed
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and professionalism
  
  

Education And Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in accounting or related field preferred
• 0-2 years experience in Accounts Payable or similar Accounting role preferred
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping preferred, but training will be provided
• Experience in a job costing and/or engineering environment is a plus
  
  

Benefits

• Paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance
• Partially paid health, dental, and vision insurance for dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
• 401k match program & access to asset management services
• Year-end bonus
• Costco membership
• Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell back program
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid day of community service
  
  

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do – from work to play – our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

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Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.