Accounts Payable Supervisor (Dallas/Coppell, 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 Supervisor at our corporate headquarters in Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Under the supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager, this position assists in leading the accounts payable team with strong organizational skills and excellence customer services. The AP Supervisor provides training, supervision, and career development to the AP staff. Onsite reporting location will be split between Austin Bridge & Road’s corporate headquarters in Coppell, TX and Austin Industries’ corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Clerks

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• Accounts Payable
• Financial Reporting

Responsibilities:

• Accomplish accounts payable human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures
• Meet accounts payable operational standards by contributing accounts payable information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing productions, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements
• Meet accounts payable financial standards by providing annual accounts payable budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions
• Pay invoices by verifying invoice coding; verifying transactions; scheduling disbursements; obtaining authorization of payments
• Resolve account discrepancies by evaluating and approving investigations; resolving special cases
• Update payables by coordinating daily receiving reporting
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls
• Maintain accounting ledgers by posting monthly account transactions
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (or higher) in Accounting or related field is a plus
• Accounts Payable certification preferred
• Construction industry experience preferred
• General understanding of sales tax accounting and contract file administration
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of asphalt materials and hauling operations is highly preferred
• 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
• Ability to lead a team environment with emphasis on customer service, accuracy and timeliness

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in accounts payable or related field required
• 2 years of experience in supervising staff and general ledger account reconciliations
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• 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. 

Accessibility Note

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