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Turner & Townsend Accounts Payable Specialist in New York, New York
Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/real-estate/) , infrastructure (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/infrastructure/) and natural resources (https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/expertise/natural-resources/) sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
The Finance team at Turner & Townsend is seeking a self-driven, proactive, and detailed oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to assist with all aspects of the AP function. The person will demonstrate an appropriate understanding/working knowledge of the full life-cycle accounts payable function. Reporting to the US Accounts Payable Manager, the AP Specialist will provide support to the team and business units as required, including assistance with the development of ad hoc financial analyses.
*In-office presence is required three days a week, working out of our NYC office. No exceptions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Invoice Processing: Efficiently process vendor invoices, matching them to purchase orders and contracts while verifying accuracy.
Expense Coding: Assign appropriate general ledger codes and cost centers to invoices.
Vendor Communication: Maintain open and positive communication with vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies, and dispute resolutions.
Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments to vendors, ensuring adherence to payment terms and company policies.
Expense Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Month-End Closing: Assist in month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices in accounts payable processes.
Support: Provide support to the finance team as needed, including assisting with financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.
Perform with a high degree of accuracy and integrity while remaining SOX compliant.
Supports audit requirements including internal, external, and compliance audits.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and suggest how improvements can be implemented.
Provide accurate and high-quality information on a timely basis.
Ensure T&T standard procedures and policies are applied.
Preserves confidentiality of sensitive information.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred
Minimum of one to three years full cycle accounts payable experience
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly preferred and/ or experience utilizing a contemporary AP software is mandatory
Proven ability to work in a deadline driven environment
High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Quantitative thinker who is a problem solver
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills with a strong emphasis on Excel
Works well in a team environment
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and apply them
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $55K-$70K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
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