Accounts Payable Specialist - Burnaby, Canada - Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation

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Burnaby, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:167237

Job Level:
Mid Level

Home District/Group:
Western Canada District

Department:
Accounting

Market:
Industrial

Employment Type:
Full Time Temporary

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Kiewit is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a project in located in Burnaby BC. This position will become skilled executing processes and utilizing tools related to different types of cost and revenue components such as labor, construction equipment, materials, and subcontracts. The Accounts Payable Clerk will be an integral part of the month end close out process, and assist with preparing a financial reporting package for project management.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our highperforming operations support professionals — they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We're always pushing new limits. You can too.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Kiewit's Western Canada District is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast of Canada.

LOCATION:

This position will be based at a project site office in Burnaby, BC

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze and monitor the general ledger account GR/IR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Received)
Have a thorough understanding of the three way match process of reconciling purchase orders to goods receipt and vendor invoices for the amount, units and item description(s)
Proactive in researching/problem solving the resolution of items in the GR/IR and Accounts Payable accounts that are starting to age
Act as a support unit to field and office personnel to promote quality and accuracy within the accounts payable process
Coordinate with the training of field personnel and KBS Processors
Research outstanding credit balances and coordinate with vendors to resolve
Coordinate efforts between Kiewit field personnel and vendors for timely, accurate payment of invoices
Review the work of other individuals within the department to ensure that the same level of accuracy is being applied across the department to internal customers and external vendors
Review invoices on select projects and coordinate the release of payment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required
1+ years of accounting experience including general ledger & accounts payable experience
Previous experience with SAP strongly preferred
Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
This position requires selfawareness and initiative. The individual must also be able to develop and execute effective accounting practices. They must be an individual who is comfortable operating at both the strategic and tactical level.
Working knowledge of computers and experience in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Excellent analytical, math and organizational skills
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions of approaches to problems
Ability to follow and understand process and controls
Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies and to work with a high degree of accuracy with mínimal supervision in a highvolume environment
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Ability to put in the time required to get the job done
Ability to multitask and manage a fluctuating workload
Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customer

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

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Other Requirements:

Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or clientrequirements,
this position requires
an individual to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canadaapproved or authorized COVID19 vaccine upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and