Accounts Payable Specialist

HKS • Dallas, TX

21d

About The Position

HKS Dallas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the accounts payable team using developing professional skills. The role assists with computing, classifying, and recording accounts payable transactions to help ensure accurate organizational records. The position calls for strong communication skills and attention to detail, as well as an eagerness to learn, strong organization, and a willingness to contribute creatively to the team.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 0–2 years of experience.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high-quality, accurate results.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve problems and apply appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at the expected quality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Deltek Vision.

Responsibilities

• Compute, classify, and record numerical data for consultant entry, UK trade entry, and imported US trade entry to maintain complete financial records, as assigned and under direction.
• Maintain accounting databases by entering assigned data and processing backups as requested.
• Respond by email to payment inquiries and information requests.
• May assist with general ledger account reconciliation, month-end closing, and other ad hoc projects.
• Perform tasks detailed in the monthly checklist review.
• May check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings related to business transactions recorded by the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree