Accounting Operations Accountant

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As the Accountant Operations Accountant, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as key resource and Subject Matter Expert for Accounting Operations team regarding Accounts Payable (AP) processes, systems, and responsibilities.
• Be responsible for creating and updating Accounts Payable (AP) training materials
• Be responsible for processing and paying supplier invoices (AP)

This position works closely with Accounting Operations team, suppliers, project accountants and other key resources and will work under close supervision.

The Team

The Black & Veatch Federal Business is grounded in history and engineering the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing talented and passionate professionals. Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure solutions provider delivering top tier and high-quality design and engineering services to the Federal government. Our primary areas of focus include: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Classified Design Services, Construction Designer of Record (DOR) Services, Environmental Services, and Integrated (multi subcontract) Services. 

Typical client base includes Department of Defense (DOD), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and many private companies in the Federal arena where Black & Veatch frequently teams for project execution in joint venture (JV) roles or utilizes a sub/prime contracting arrangement. 

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing:

• Process invoices in Deltek CostPoint Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Monitors and coordinates compliance with tax and Government regulations
• Resolves moderately complex invoicing processing or payment questions which are received from vendors or suppliers by working with internal and external stakeholders.
• May process foreign currency invoices for payment which requires basic understanding of currency conversion concepts.
• Identifies and understands supplier/vendor specifications and ensures Accounts Payable internal control procedures related to fraud prevention and tax reporting are followed.
• Ensure optimal payment methods are utilized. Payment methods may include: Swift, ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Ensure compliance with contractually defined payment terms.
• Assists with the month/quarter/year end closing for the Accounts Payable subledger.
• Assists with resolution of system exceptions related to the Accounts Payable process by researching exceptions in feeder systems related to shipping, Legal invoices, or expense reporting.
• May perform account reconciliations for Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Understands General Ledger entries which are generated by Accounts Payable transactions which can include Project and Task entries and General Ledger entries.
• Identifies and submits accrual entries to Corporate Accounting and Compliance teams as needed.
• Responsible for understanding, interpreting, and applying corporate policies and procedures as related to Accounts Payable.
• Ensures compliance of recording Accounts Payable transactions following Government regulations and requirements.
• Ensures compliance of financial records with proper jurisdiction, location, tax authority, etc.
• Assists with system research and implementations; working with Management and IT

Management Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Typically 2+ years’ related experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Government regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Basic
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Intermediate
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, Intermediate
• Knowledge of Black & Veatch Systems, Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge, Basic
• Knowledge of Financial Statement analysis, Basic
• Knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts, Basic

Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments
• No travel

Salary Plan

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