Accounting Operations Accountant (Bird Electric)

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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 : Bird Electric Enterprises  

Req Id : 114094 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

 

This position serves as key resource for Accounting Operations team regarding Accounts Payable (AP) and/or Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, systems, and responsibilities. This position works closely with Accounting Operations team, suppliers, project accountants and other key resources. 

 

 

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Key Responsibilities

Invoicing:

• Process AP general, fleet, sub-contract and consolidated supplier invoices
• Process and review material invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding
• Upload invoices into Foundation
• Record project details on invoice lines
• Answer invoicing questions from project teams, procurement, and suppliers
• Complete urgent invoice processing requests from project and procurement teams

Payments:

• May Process ACH, Batch Wire, Wire Swift, check payments

Reconciliation:

• May complete reconciliation processes as necessary for invoice payment processes

Financial Analysis:

• May gather and analyze past due balances from vendor statements

Financial Reporting:

• Records invoices to the proper project and general ledger

 

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 2+ years’ related experience. 
• Knowledge and experience with Foundation and Excel.
• 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

Typical office environment. No travel.

Competencies

Customer focusAction orientedPlans and alignsManages ambiguityResourcefulnessCommunicates effectivelyCollaboratesManages complexity

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

014

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Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, 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 and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.

 

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.

 

A variety of additional benefits are available to our p