Accounts Payable Clerk (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Careers•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for an Accounts Payable Clerk at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Accounts Payable Clerk processes 3rd party invoices and makes payments according to contract terms and company policy with excellent customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or higher
Familiarity with accounting cycles and accounts payable processes
Moderate in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma required; associate’s degree and/or 2+ years of college preferred
2+ years of experience in accounts payable or related field
Extensive experience in invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
Strong expertise in invoice statement reconciliation, with a focus on identifying and resolving discrepancies
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Dependable and capable of working efficiently and independently in a professional setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills, with a strong focus on building and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally
Have strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities under stress
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Distribute invoices to job sites or overhead departments as appropriate
Codes and enters approved vendor/supplier invoices into the accounting system
Reviews and confirms vendor information and invoice detail with respective purchase orders, contracts, or other agreements; and posts verified AP batches
Reconciles vendor statements on a regular basis
Schedule and process payments according to contract terms and company policy, including electronic payments, wires, and manual checks
Prepares checks or cash requirement reports for signatures
Supports the AP teams, other departments and operations with ad hoc projects to ensure process efficiency
Resolves vendor/supplier inquiries in a timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned