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McGough · 3 hours ago

Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$37/hr - $42/hr

2+ years exp

McGough is a respected partner in the construction industry, known for its expertise in planning, development, and facility management. The Lead Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing accounts payable, mentoring the team, and providing support to project accounting and management teams.

Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and conducting annual reviews of Accounts Payable Specialist

Provide backup for any process as required due to vacation, workload, etc

Help document standard work processes

Ensures accuracy of invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc. – ensuring correct codes applied / G/L and Dept. numbers

Assist Accounts Payable Manager in preparing for AP meetings, leading on occasion

Understand the relevant components of the geographic area of the project ( i.e., sales/use tax)

Maintain records for A/P transactions showing details suitable for audit in accordance with GAAP, Federal, state, and local laws, and regulations

Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons

Reconcile vendor statements

Ensure proper maintenance of Customer and Vendor records (i.e. address, phone number, contacts, etc.)

Collect and review P Card statements and receipts

Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with project teams, customers, subcontractors and suppliers

View every interaction as an opportunity to add value and enhance relationships

Qualification

Accounts Payable experienceCMiC system troubleshootingMicrosoft Excel proficiencyAttention to detailConstruction industry experienceBasic accounting principlesProblem-solving skillsLeadershipMentoringCommunicationOrganizational skillsInitiativeDecision-makingIntegrityConfidentiality

Required

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

2+ years of Accounts Payable experience

Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities

Ability to lead, mentor, provide direction, and provide constructive feedback to the Accounts Payable team members

Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research, and resolution skills

Ability to trouble-shoot and resolve process issues and CMiC system issues, including meeting with project accountants, project managers, and/or the ERP systems manager to discuss the details of transactions in order to resolve complicated issues

Excellent verbal and written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially with Excel

Ability to function as an integral team member, working under time constraints and meeting deadlines in a changing environment

Ability to take initiative and make decisions

Embodies personal integrity and keeps confidences

Be present a minimum of 3 days each week in our McGough office to be able to effectively and efficiently accomplish the requirements noted above