Accounts Payable Specialist at Dragados USA in Durham, North Carolina

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

• 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