Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Payables Specialist to join our Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor and sub-consultant invoices, releases, and payment requests

• Review for accuracy, appropriate approvals, valid sales and use tax, and correct general ledger coding

• Provide support to regional accounting in A/P processes

• Rotate within A/P group to process check runs

• Analyze open A/P items and resolve discrepancies

• Review and approve expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies

• Follow up with employees regarding items such as unallowable expenses, missing receipts, or clarification on expenses

• Educate employees on expenses and process of correctly submitting reports

• Provide response to vendor or employee inquiries and requests

• Provide back-up for other team members in their responsibilities as necessary

• Provide high quality internal/external client service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Two-year accounting degree and/or applicable experience preferred)

• Experience with analyzing processes or problems and suggest improvements or resolutions

• Can prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments concurrently

• Works individually and within a team environment

• Can manage time and stress levels efficiently and professionally

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Shows initiative

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint Accouting Software or similar is a plus

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 3 days of being posted.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Posted Date 1 month ago (1/7/2025 1:30 PM)

ID 2025-16423

Education High School Diploma/GED

Discipline/Focus Finance/Acct/Business