Accounts Payable Specialist

HKS, Inc. • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

HKS Dallas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the accounts payable team using a range of developing professional skills. The position assists with computing, classifying, and recording accounts payable transactions to help ensure the organization’s records are accurate. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, communicates effectively, and is eager to learn and 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 Microsoft 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

• Maintain accounting records by computing, classifying, and recording numerical data for consultant entry, UK trade entry, and imported US trade entry, as assigned and under direction.
• Maintain accounting databases by entering assigned data into the computer and processing backups as requested.
• Email responses 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