Accounts Payable Analyst (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for an Accounts Payable Analyst at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for performing all aspects of the accounts payable process in accordance with company policies, government regulations and public law. The accounts payable process includes entering vendor vouchers, validating charge codes, obtaining required approvals, making vendor payments, banking verification, and distributing reports. This position will also work closely with the accounting manager to facilitate the monthly close process.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, review, and enter supplier invoices into the Accounting Payable system, verifying accuracy of information like pricing, quantities, and purchase order matching
• Verify and/or assign appropriate general ledger codes to invoices, verify 3-way matches, and/or route for approval based on company procedures
• Prepare and submit payment batches for timely processing, including electronic payments and check runs
• Reconcile vendor statements to the accounts payable ledger to ensure accuracy
• Respond to vendor and team member inquiries about invoice payment status and assists with the research of any discrepancies in billings and payments.
• Generate accounts payable reports, including aging reports, to monitor outstanding balances and potential issues
• Maintain supplier information, including contact details, payment terms, 1099 status within the ERP system in accordance with company policies
• Assist with internal and external audits related to accounts payable
• Assist with expense reporting and month end journal entries, as needed
• Responsible for verifying bank accounts to establish vendors and subcontractors for ACH payment setup and company information for setup as a vendor/sub in CMiC
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, with accounting training desirable; some college a plus
• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Dependable and capable of working efficiently and independently in a professional setting
• Be an effective communicator with strong customer service skills
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities under stress
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Familiarity with accounting cycles and accounts payable processes
• Moderate experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industries

Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety.

To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at www.austin-ind.com.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

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