Accounts Payable Supervisor

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation invites applications for an Accounts Payable Supervisor in Kansas City, MO. You will lead AP staff, including offshore teammates, ensuring accurate processing within the ERP and adherence to GAAP.

The role requires a degree in accounting or equivalent experience and supervisory background. You will drive process improvements and collaborate with divisions to meet reporting deadlines and boost efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, coach, and develop the accounts payable associates, including the offshore accounts payable team.
• Support the management and maintenance of the Company's financial ERP (general ledger) system to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Participate in evaluation, implementation, and testing of new financial information systems and system upgrades.
• Be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of accounts payable related transactions entered into the ERP system.
• Resolve inconsistencies, issues, and recommendations escalated from accounts payable associates and the offshore team.
• Review and enter invoices and/or accounts payable adjustments in the ERP.
• Review expense reports for corporate compliance and assist accounts payable associates and offshore team with questions.
• Process vendor and subconsultant payments and employee reimbursements.
• Monitor AP email for special requests, providing timely responses and solutions or escalating as appropriate.
• Work closely with division, office, and operations staff related to accounts payable matters and transactions.
• Supervise weekly and monthly close procedures.
• Review account payable related account reconciliations.
• Be responsible for the completion and timely distribution of departmental key metrics and reporting.
• Manage the enrollment of vendors and subconsultants to receive electronic payments.
• Identify and implement enhancements to the design and effectiveness of the department's internal control environment.
• Identify and implement opportunities within the department and across other functional areas to support process efficiency.
• Prepare other ad hoc reporting and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team development

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP/General Ledger System

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:

• Oversee, manage, coach, and develop the accounts payable associates, including the offshore accounts payable team.
• Support the management and maintenance of the Company\'s financial ERP (general ledger) system to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Participate in the evaluation, implementation, and testing of new financial information systems and system upgrades on existing financial information systems.
• Be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of accounts payable related transactions entered into the ERP system.
• Resolve inconsistencies, issues, and recommendations escalated from accounts payable associates and the offshore team.
• Review and enter invoices and/or accounts payable adjustments in the ERP.
• Review expense reports for corporate compliance and assist accounts payable associates and offshore team with questions.
• Process vendor and subconsultant payments and employee reimbursements.
• Monitor AP email for special requests, providing timely responses and solutions or escalating as appropriate.
• Work closely with division, office, and operations staff related to accounts payable matters and transactions.
• Supervise weekly and monthly close procedures.
• Review account payable related account reconciliations.
• Be responsible for the completion and timely distribution of departmental key metrics and reporting.
• Manage the enrollment of vendors and subconsultants to receive electronic payments.
• Identify and implement enhancements to the design and effectiveness of the department\'s internal control environment.
• Identify and implement opportunities within the department and across other functional areas to support process efficiency.
• Prepare other ad hoc reporting and special projects as assigned.
• Perform 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.

Notice to Third-Party Agencies

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant\'s resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Why Join Us

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don\'t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB\'s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify. Know your rights: Right to Work.

Locations: Kansas City, MO

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.