Construction Accounts Payable Clerk - Manhattan Tunnel Project

Expected salary range for this position is $55,000 – $66,000 depending upon experience

***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Construction Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Manhattan Tunnel Project in New York, New York.

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in engineering and the construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexities. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Frontier-Kemper-Tutor Perini joint venture was awarded the Manhattan Tunnel Project, part of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). A $1.18 billion design-build contract from the Gateway

Development Commission for the HTP which aims to enhance rail resiliency by adding two new tracks between New York and New Jersey and rehabilitating the storm-damaged North River Tunnel. The project includes designing and constructing twin 30-foot diameter, 700-foot-long tunnels under the Hudson River, connecting to existing tunnels beneath Hudson Yards, and an access shaft at 12th Avenue, later serving as a ventilation facility.

Extraordinary Projects Need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As an Construction Accounts Payable Clerk at Frontier-Kemper, reporting to the Office Manager, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for the processing of vendor invoicing and corresponding payments.

• Review invoices for proper approvals and coding and process invoices.

• Follow up on any errors, discrepancies, and invoices not returned on time

• Set up new vendors, request W-9 and follow up and update vendor maintenance information

• Check purchase orders, packing slips, and other applicable backup for invoices

• Maintain various electronic files, records and reports daily

• Do necessary journal entries where applicable

• Complete various internal and external audit requests if needed

• Verify checks for accuracy before they are mailed out

• Assist in additional tasks as needed

• Backup with UPS, email monitoring, and other office requests

REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree in accounting or related field is preferred

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable within the construction industry; heavy civil construction experience is highly preferred

• Previous experience with JD Edwards or any integrated accounting system

• Team oriented and able to work with complex systems

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and work independently

• Organized, analytical and thorough

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

• Must operate 10-key by touch and enter data quickly and accurately

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer