Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Dragados
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

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

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