Accounts Payable Specialist

Brown and Caldwell is a nationally recognized environmental engineering and consulting firm, and they are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role involves processing vendor invoices, resolving inquiries, and contributing to process improvements while supporting the transformation of accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the transition to and optimization of a new ERP system, contributing to testing, training, and system improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies in current processes and propose actionable solutions
• Support vendor relationships by ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, while also helping vendors transition to electronic payment options
• Develop documentation and training materials to support new processes and systems
• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to provide guidance on accounts payable policies and procedures
• Contribute to special projects that align with departmental and organizational goals, such as process automation initiatives

Skills

• Detailed oriented
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Enthusiasm and organization that contributes to the success of a high-performance team
• Assist in the transition to and optimization of a new ERP system, contributing to testing, training, and system improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies in current processes and propose actionable solutions
• Support vendor relationships by ensuring timely and accurate payment processing
• Help vendors transition to electronic payment options
• Develop documentation and training materials to support new processes and systems
• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to provide guidance on accounts payable policies and procedures
• Contribute to special projects that align with departmental and organizational goals, such as process automation initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to independently problem-solve and improve processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Prior experience in accounts payable, finance, or related fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Experience with integrated accounts payable systems

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Employee referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Long-term care insurance

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