Accounting Associate
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Exponent
We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science engineering and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer healthier more sustainable world. For over five decades weve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrows solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes ensure the safety and health of their users and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent youll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas talents backgrounds and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus we help you grow your career through mentoring sponsorship and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
- 1100 Team members
- 950 Consultants
- 640 Ph.D.s
- 90 Disciplines
- 30 Offices globally
Our Opportunity
Exponent is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Finance/Accounting team at our Phoenix AZ this position youll collaborate closely with colleagues to process accounts payable transactions and manage expense reports. Youll serve as the main point of contact within the Finance/Accounting group for a diverse range of vendors and employees from various engineering and corporate departments. Your role will also involve reviewing vendor accounts and payments preparing Excel templates for data imports supporting external audit activities and participating in key financial projects that contribute to the departments goals.
- Process accounts payable transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Ensure expenses are properly coded and allocated to appropriate cost centers.
- Analyze vendor accounts and payments for accuracy and compliance.
- Create and maintain data import templates using Excel.
- Assist during external audits and other departmental financial initiatives.
Were looking for sharp motivated individuals eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. Youll work alongside our team of experts to deliver exceptional service and help fulfill our vision as a leading engineering and science consulting firm.
You will be responsible for
- Managing accounts payable transactions including:
- Accurately coding invoices and allocating them to appropriate cost centers
- Matching invoices with Purchase Orders (POs) and entering invoice data into the corporate accounting system
- Importing or manually entering non-PO invoices and directing them to relevant parties for approval
- Run reports to verify entry accuracy
- Overseeing the A/P email and physical mail to ensure prompt processing of vendor invoices
- Communicating with vendors across multiple industries to obtain account statements and resolve outstanding balances
- Providing timely responses to vendor and internal client inquiries regarding payment status and accounts payable matters
- Assessing use tax on applicable invoices
- Maintaining and updating vendor master files ensuring correct vendor information including W-9 documentation and 1099 reporting
- Supporting weekly check runs as required
- Processing expense reports which involves:
- Reviewing submitted expense reports for compliance with corporate policy and receipt documentation
- Addressing employee questions about expense report procedures reporting guidelines and payment status
- Ensuring proper coding and allocation of expenses
- Routing reports to designated approvers
- Managing special requests such as manual checks wire payments and audit samples
- Handle ACH and Wire bank verifications
- Participating in special projects as assigned including cross-training
- Encourage and support team growth and positive culture
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- Bachelors degree or progress toward a degree in a related field; alternatively substantial professional experience in finance within an office environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in data management
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications particularly Outlook Excel and Teams
- Thorough understanding of the disbursements process and its impact on financial controls
- Capability to succeed in a high-volume fast-paced setting
- Willingness and ability to develop subject matter expertise and provide training and support to colleagues
- Cooperative team member exhibiting a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and manage multiple tasks
- Capacity to work independently and collaborate across various consulting and corporate teams
- Familiarity with databases is advantageous
- Ability to maintain a hybrid work schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint and FMIS is a plus
Life @ Exponent
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact please visit the following links:
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Work Environment
At Exponent we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of our offices you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative dynamic multi-disciplinary work environment.
Benefits you will enjoy
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
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