Accounting Associate

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. 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.In this role, you will be a key member of the procure-to-pay process for Digital & Information Technology (D&IT) and will have opportunities to support ongoing financial reporting processes. The Team Black & Veatch's Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations’ people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience
• Typically 2+ years relevant 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.

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Dependability and consistency in task execution
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud
• Basic understanding of accounts payable and procurement workflows
• Experience with invoice matching or purchase order reconciliation
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor in written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

Responsibilities

• Review and process AP invoices
• Reconcile and match AP invoices with purchase orders
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase order amounts
• Coordinate with procurement team members and vendors to close out completed purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing issues and payment status
• Assist with monthly financial reporting tasks
• Provide data gathering for ad hoc reporting and forecasting/budgeting processes
• Review PO data and expected delivery dates to help forecast anticipated expenditures

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees