Burns & McDonnell
Accounts Payable Assistant - Kansas City
Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Description
As an Accounts Payable Assistant at Burns & McDonnell, youll play a key role in supporting our financial operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to upholding the high standards of accuracy and service that reflect our employee-owned culture.
Leverage Burns & McDonnells AP software systems and tools to process, route and research supplier invoices.
Collaborate with internal teams, including Procurement and Project Management, to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
Investigate and resolve supplier issues with professionalism and urgency.
Respond promptly to invoice and payment status inquiries by using available technology to gather, interpret, and communicate accurate. information to internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor and manage weekly invoice hold reports, working to resolve outstanding items.
Reconcile vendor statements and ensure vendor accounts are up to date.
Assist with the completion of vendor credit applications and related documentation.
Review lien waivers to verify compliance and accuracy.
Process supplier and employee expense report payments in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide Treasury team support for bank account maintenance and reconciliation where necessary.
Prepare and distribute annual 1099 tax forms in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Research and document outstanding or voided checks, ensuring compliance with unclaimed property laws.
Support month-end close processes, including reconciliations and reporting tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High School Diploma/GED and 3 years in Accounting/Finance with an emphasis in Accounts Payable is required.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
Demonstrate attention to detail. Two years construction industry experience in accounts payable preferred.
Knowledge in Microsoft Excel required.
Candidates must possess excellent organization skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Experience working with Oracle Accounting Software is preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job
Accounting/Finance Primary Location
US-MO-Kansas City Schedule:
Full-time Travel:
No Req ID:
252474 Job Hire Type
Experienced #LI-DNP #COR #J-18808-Ljbffr
Collaborate with internal teams, including Procurement and Project Management, to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
Investigate and resolve supplier issues with professionalism and urgency.
Respond promptly to invoice and payment status inquiries by using available technology to gather, interpret, and communicate accurate. information to internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor and manage weekly invoice hold reports, working to resolve outstanding items.
Reconcile vendor statements and ensure vendor accounts are up to date.
Assist with the completion of vendor credit applications and related documentation.
Review lien waivers to verify compliance and accuracy.
Process supplier and employee expense report payments in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide Treasury team support for bank account maintenance and reconciliation where necessary.
Prepare and distribute annual 1099 tax forms in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Research and document outstanding or voided checks, ensuring compliance with unclaimed property laws.
Support month-end close processes, including reconciliations and reporting tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High School Diploma/GED and 3 years in Accounting/Finance with an emphasis in Accounts Payable is required.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required.
Demonstrate attention to detail. Two years construction industry experience in accounts payable preferred.
Knowledge in Microsoft Excel required.
Candidates must possess excellent organization skills.
High level of attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Experience working with Oracle Accounting Software is preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job
Accounting/Finance Primary Location
US-MO-Kansas City Schedule:
Full-time Travel:
No Req ID:
252474 Job Hire Type
Experienced #LI-DNP #COR #J-18808-Ljbffr