What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Coordinator - Reston, VA position at Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.?
Short Description:
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Overview:
Bowman 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 or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
Bowman has an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our team in Reston, VA.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Facilitate and administer the processing and payment of company invoices.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Direction
- Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
At the Operational and Company Level
- Coordinate with various regional and corporate services departments on accounts payable matters.
Do the Work
- Collect and verify all incoming invoices.
- Code incoming invoices and bills and log them on internal systems.
- Review receipts and records to reconcile discrepancies.
- Confirm appropriate approvals before processing invoices.
- Analyze account trends and routine transactions.
- Pay vendors, suppliers, and employees, and maintain records of each account.
- Track invoices and payments due, prioritizing in accordance with invoice terms and accounting schedules.
- Keep current on accounting department policies and payment schedules.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
- Associate's degree in accounting preferred.
- Three or more (3 ) years of relevant accounts payable experience.
- Experience with basic accounting principles and processes.
- Experience working with invoices and other financial documents.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Eligible for Hybrid work arrangements after training period (2 days in office, 3 days remote).
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Job Description Disclaimer:
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman 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 or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
