Accounts Payable Associate

Kleinfelder Inc • San Diego, CA

4h • $31,777 - $53,071 • Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for its San Diego office. The role supports the administrative management of cash disbursements, including reviewing and verifying vendor invoices, entering invoices into the financial system, scheduling payments, and processing employee expense reports and reimbursements. The Associate classifies and codes transactions to general ledger accounts, reconciles information from various sources, checks records for accuracy, identifies discrepancies, and may prepare non-routine reports. The position works under general supervision and follows established guidelines and protocols, including on non-routine assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of accounting or related experience.
• Ability to review invoices and reports, verify accuracy, and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Experience in a designated department.

Responsibilities

• Provide Accounts Payable administrative support, including maintaining Accounts Payable files, reconciling vendor statements, data entry, preparing check runs, and performing other assigned general duties.
• Review and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, enter them into the financial system, and schedule prompt payments.
• Process, review, and prepare payments for employee expense reports and reimbursements in accordance with company policy and required approvals.
• Classify and code transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts; balance and reconcile data from various sources.
• Identify discrepancies and determine an appropriate course of action.
• Prepare non-routine reports by gathering information from multiple sources as needed.
• Use resources efficiently and look for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
• Serve as backup for other Accounts Payable tasks.
• Prepare month-end Accounts Payable accruals accurately and reverse them in the following month.
• Follow applicable federal and state regulations, client requirements and contracts, and company policies and procedures.
• Communicate information respectfully and in an organized manner, and produce written information appropriate for its audience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Support for training and certification expenses
• Internal mentoring program and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED