Black & Veatch

Accounting Operations Accountant

Black & Veatch  •  Overland Park, KS (Hybrid)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115583

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

As the Accounting Operations Accountant, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Serve as key resource for Accounting Operations team regarding Accounts Payable (AP) and/or Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, systems, and responsibilities
  • Create and update Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) training materials.
  • Process and pay supplier invoices (AP) or process and apply customer receipts (AR).
  • Work closely with the Accounting Operations team, suppliers, project accountants and other key resources
  • Work under close supervision

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

  • Process invoices in Oracle or Deltek CostPoint Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system which may include validation or resolution of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) generated data related to invoice number, invoice date, legal entity, project number, etc.
  • Resolves moderately complex invoicing processing or payment questions which are received from vendors or suppliers by working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • May process foreign currency invoices for payment which requires basic understanding of currency conversion concepts.
  • Identifies and understands supplier/vendor specifications and ensures Accounts Payable internal control procedures related to fraud prevention and tax reporting are followed.
  • Identifies and understands supplier/vendor specifications and ensures Accounts Payable internal control procedures related to fraud prevention and tax reporting are followed.
  • Ensure optimal payment methods are utilized. Payment methods may include: BACS, BACS Swift, ACH, wire, and check payments.
  • Ensure compliance with contractually defined payment terms.
  • Prepares data, answers questions and completes tax reporting activities related to the Accounts Payable process.
  • Assists with the month/quarter/year end closing for the Accounts Payable subledger.
  • Assists with resolution of system exceptions related to the Accounts Payable process by researching exceptions in feeder systems related to shipping, Legal invoices, or expense reporting.

Accounts Receivable:

  • Responsible for the timely and accurate application of customer receipts within the Oracle Accounts Receivable module.
  • Resolves moderately complex cash application scenarios involving short payments, bank fees, one receipt to many invoices, etc.
  • Resolves moderately complex cash application questions which are received from customers or internal clients such as Project Accountants, Project Managers, etc.
  • Understands different receipt methods such as check, lockbox concentration accounts, wire, ACH, Swift, etc.
  • Reviews results of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) cash applications and identifies opportunities to increase matching rate.
  • Prepares data, answers questions and completes tax reporting activities related to the Accounts Receivable process.
  • Assists with the month/quarter/year end closing for the Accounts Receivable subledger.

Corporate Card and Travel:

  • Process and reconcile corporate card transactions in Oracle or applicable ERP system.
  • Review corporate card spend to ensure cardholders are in compliance with enterprise travel and expense policies.
  • Resolve moderately complex corporate card questions from cardholders regarding policies, payment status, and transaction disputes.
  • Process corporate card transaction files, review and correct errors, and reprocess as needed.
  • Ensure timely payment of corporate card balances to avoid delinquencies.
  • Assist with administration of the corporate card program including new card issuance and terminated employee account closures.
  • Review and validate travel and expense (T&E) reports per corporate accounting guidelines.
    Identify trends in expense activity or policy compliance issues and escalate as appropriate.
  • Prepare accrual entries for reported expenses to ensure proper month-end close.
  • Assist with ad-hoc analysis and reporting related to corporate card and travel expenses.
  • Support the Corporate Card Administrator with cardholder inquiries and program administration tasks.

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.

Preferred Skills:

  • Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Basic
  • Microsoft Excel, Intermediate
  • Knowledge of Black & Veatch Systems, Basic
  • Technical accounting knowledge, Basic
  • Knowledge of Financial Statement analysis, Basic
  • Knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts, Basic

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Typically 2+ years’ related experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

014

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Black & Veatch

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building critical human infrastructure in Energy, Water, Digital Connectivity and Government Services. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve business operations and the lives of people in over 100 countries through consulting, engineering, construction, operations and program management. Our purpose is building a world of difference and our vision is to be THE leader in sustainable infrastructure.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Overland Park, KS
Year Founded
1915
Website
bv.com
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