Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description 

Take Your Corporate Career to the Next Level  

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Corporate Services team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our corporate employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem – supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.   

Step into Your New Role  

Our San Diego office is looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to join our team!Position is responsible for administrative management of all aspects relating to cash disbursements. Reviews and verifies vendor invoices to ensure accuracy; enters invoices into financial system and schedules prompt payment to suppliers and creditors; typically works with moderately large or complex invoices. Process, review, and prepare payments of employee expense reports and reimbursements in accordance to company policy with appropriate approvals. Classifies and codes transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts; balances and reconciles data from various sources in accordance with predetermined standards; checks and verifies accuracy of vendor invoice or reports; identifies discrepancies and determines course of action. May produce non-routine reports, gathering information from several sources. Under general supervision from Supervisor/Manager works within specific guidelines and protocols on non-routine assignments.  Responsibilities:

• Provides Accounts Payable administrative support for the Department by performing in specified daily activities including maintaining all Accounts Payable files, reconciling vendor statements, data entry, preparing check runs and other general duties assigned.
• Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
• Serves as backup on other Accounts Payable tasks.
• Follows all specified procedures to accurately prepare month-end Accounts Payable accruals, and the reversal for the following month.
• Follows and adheres to all federal and state regulations, client requirements and contracts, and company policies and procedures including but not limited to taxes, labor laws, safety, building codes, or environmental regulations.
• Communicates information in a respectful and organized manner, produces written information that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, preferred.  Experience: 1 - 2 years of accounting or related experience required.  Designated department experience desired. 

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

California: The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary Range: $31,777-$53,071. 

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.