What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Dragados USA, Inc.?
The Accounts Payable Specialist works closely with the Accounting Department on various day-to-day projects, reports and activities within the function. This position also assists the Project Controller.
- Prepare invoices
- Perform accountant and general ledger reconciliations
- Perform petty cash reconciliation
- State Sales and Use Taxes (in collaboration with Accountants)
- Calculate and record accounts payable accruals
- Reconcile accounts payable per the accounts payable system to the general ledger
- Review invoices for reasonableness
- Review receiving tickets and reconcile with the invoice
- Test invoices for mathematical accuracy
- Data entry of vendor invoices
- Prepare vendor status reports and invoice vouchers
- Prepare 1099 forms for applicable vendors
- Respond to inquiries regarding vendor invoices and materials and equipment job cost charges
- Calculate and record current retention subcontracts payable accruals
- Issue checks
- Perform clerical duties such as maintaining Accounting Department files and reading and routing incoming mail
- Perform other duties as assigned and required
- Associates degree in Accounting
- 3 years’ experience or equivalent
- Construction industry experience a plus
- Strong desire to work in Accounts Payable
- Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and familiarity with ERP systems
- Ability to multi-task and work in high pressure environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow through on commitments and projects
- Strong planning, organizational, and administrative skills
- Strong communications skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to understand and comply with existing procedures and willing and capable to improve those if needed
- Strong judgment in interpreting situations and prioritization
