Accounting Associate Job at Black & Veatch in Overland Park

Accounting Associate

In this role, you will be a key member of the procure-to-pay process for Digital & Information Technology (D&IT) and will have opportunities to support ongoing financial reporting processes.

Black & Veatch's Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations' people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process AP invoices
• Reconcile and match AP invoices with purchase orders
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase order amounts
• Coordinate with procurement team members and vendors to close out completed purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing issues and payment status
• Assist with monthly financial reporting tasks
• Provide data gathering for ad hoc reporting and forecasting/budgeting processes
• Review PO data and expected delivery dates to help forecast anticipated expenditures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience
• Typically 2+ years relevant experience

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Dependability and consistency in task execution
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud
• Basic understanding of accounts payable and procurement workflows
• Experience with invoice matching or purchase order reconciliation
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor in written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Typical office environment