Accounts Payable Lead

Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

ESOP

Paid Holidays

PTO

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Dondlinger & Sons Construction Co. Inc. in Kansas is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to provide essential support to the Accounting department, linking the accounting team with project management throughout the lifecycle of active projects.

This is a full-time, non-exempt role, typically 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. The position offers growth opportunities, competitive base pay, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, ESOP, and weekly

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel required.
• Experience with ERP or construction accounting platform preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable posting and payment reconciliation.
• Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation.
• Support project accounting, sales and use tax, and financial reporting.
• Maintain and review accounts payable, employee expense and per diem reports.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for management: support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist in special projects, including preparing information for audit/review.
• Provide backup for billing, AR and AP functions of the business.
• Assist Controller and other accounting department personnel as necessary.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team orientation

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

Dondlinger Construction Company is one of the industrys most experienced general contractors with over 128 years in business. Founded in 1898, Dondlinger has a long history of completing landmark projects throughout the region, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri and Iowa. We have capabilities in commercial building, civil construction; including bridge and heavy highway, and underground utility construction. In addition, Dondlinger works year-round, has career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Visit our website at www.dondlinger.build to learn more about our completed and currently under construction projects, our rich past and our exciting future. Dondlinger Construction is an EEO Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Title

Accounts Payable Lead

Reports To

Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Lead provides essential support to the Accounting department, primarily within the Accounts Payable and other general Accounting functions. This role serves as a critical connector between the accounting team and project management throughout the full life cycle of all active projects. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, generally working approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts payable posting and payment reconciliation.
• Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation.
• Support project accounting, sales and use tax, and financial reporting.
• Maintain and review accounts payable, employee expense and per diem reports.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for management: support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist in special projects, including preparing information for audit/review.
• Provide backup for billing, AR and AP functions of the business.
• Assist Controller and other accounting department personnel as necessary.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing demands, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Team oriented with the initiative and accountability to work independently when needed.
• Sound reasoning, judgment and problem solving abilities.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance; equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 2+ years accounting work experience is required.
• Must have a strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate to advanced.
• Excel Skills Is Strongly Preferred.
• Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• Construction industry experience a plus.
• Experience with an ERP or construction accounting platform is preferred.

What do we offer?

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K/Retirement
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 100% company funded
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career advancement opportunities in a stable, growing organization
• Weekly pay