Accounts Payable Supervisor

Talentify; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the AP team and ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant processing. You will oversee invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments while driving process improvements across the department.

You will coach staff, including offshore teammates, participate in ERP system upgrades, and manage internal controls and reporting. A strong accounting background and supervisory experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office and able to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization.
• Experience leading and developing accounts payable staff, including offshore teams.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, coaches, and develops AP associates; supports offshore team.
• Maintains GAAP-compliant general ledger processes within ERP.
• Participates in system upgrades and testing of financial information systems.
• Ensures accurate AP transactions and vendor payments in the ERP.
• Manages month-end closes and AP-related reconciliations.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Strong communication

Team leadership

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

8 years of relevant experience in lieu of education

1 year supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for managing the workflow of the Accounts Payable department. The Supervisor will oversee maintaining and developing accounts payable procedures and processes. Along with performing a leadership role, this position will be responsible for a variety of accounts payable processes including, but not limited to, invoice and expense report processing.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversees, manages, coaches, and develops the accounts payable associates, including the offshore accounts payable team.
• Supports the management and maintenance of the Company's financial ERP (general ledger) system to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Participates in the evaluation, implementation, and testing of new financial information systems and system upgrades on existing financial information systems.
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of accounts payable related transactions entered into the ERP system.
• Resolves inconsistencies, issues, and recommendations escalated from accounts payable associates and the offshore team.
• Reviews and enters invoices and/or accounts payable adjustments in the ERP.
• Reviews expense reports for corporate compliance and assists accounts payable associates and offshore team with questions.
• Processes vendor and subconsultant payments and employee reimbursements.
• Monitors AP email for special requests, providing timely responses and solutions or escalating as appropriate.
• Works closely with division, office, and operations staff related to accounts payable matters and transactions.
• Supervises weekly and monthly close procedures.
• Reviews account payable related account reconciliations.
• Responsible for the completion and timely distribution of departmental key metrics and reporting.
• Manages the enrollment of vendors and subconsultants to receive electronic payments.
• Identifies and implements enhancements to the design and effectiveness of the department's internal control environment.
• Identifies and implements opportunities within the department and across other functional areas to support process efficiency.
• Prepares other ad hoc reporting and special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• In lieu of education, 8 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year supervisory experience

What You'll Bring:

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to work independently and complete projects with little supervision.
• Ability to manage and develop team members.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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