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Turner & Townsend · 3 hours ago

Accounts Payable Specialist

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. They are seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support all accounts payable activities for a major project site, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial processing. The role involves overseeing day-to-day AP operations, processing vendor invoices, and supporting the project team and Finance department.

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Responsibilities

Independently process and review complex vendor invoices, ensuring accurate matching to purchase orders, contracts, and project documentation
Assign appropriate general ledger codes, cost centers, and project-specific accounting attributes with a high level of accuracy
Serve as a key point of contact for vendors, proactively resolving inquiries, discrepancies, and disputes
Prepare and process payments to vendors, ensuring adherence to payment terms, internal controls, and company policies
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve complex discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner
Lead AP-related month-end activities for the project site, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting
Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, SOX regulations, and industry best practices
Provide support to the project team and Finance department, including ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects
Perform duties with a high degree of accuracy and integrity while maintaining full adherence to SOX controls
Support internal, external, and compliance audits by preparing accurate documentation and timely responses
Identify opportunities to improve AP and site workflows and recommend or support the implementation of process enhancements
Provide accurate, high-quality information and analysis on a timely basis
Ensure client and Turner & Townsend standard procedures and policies are consistently applied
Preserve the confidentiality of sensitive financial and project information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Qualification

Full-cycle accounts payableAP automation softwareAdvanced Excel skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsLearn new systemsProblem-solving abilitiesCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred
Minimum of three or more years of full‑cycle accounts payable experience, ideally in a project-based or construction environment
Experience with contemporary AP automation software
Proven ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven environment
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Advanced Microsoft Office skills with a strong emphasis on Excel
Ability to work collaboratively with both project teams and the finance department
Ability to quickly learn and apply new systems, processes, and concepts

Benefits

Promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Company

Turner & Townsend

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Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management.

H1B Sponsorship

Turner & Townsend has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-07-27Acquired

Leadership Team

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Vincent Clancy
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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James Dand
Chief Operating Officer
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