Accounting Specialist

Job Description:

Ryan Companies is looking for an Accounting Specialist to work with the construction and properties accounting teams, other internal teams, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, customers, governmental entities, and other parties related to accounts payable requirements.  This role will provide timely and accurate processing of accounts payable invoices including reconciliation and distribution of resulting data analysis and reporting. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for accounts payable process from receipt, scanning, coding, entry, posting and payment of invoices require monthly and annual reconciliations and reporting.  This position works with the construction and properties accounting teams, other Ryan personnel, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, customers, governmental entities, and other parties related to accounts payable requirements.

Somethings you can expect to do:

• Code and enter invoices including posting and reconciliation of payables batches

• Textura Processing of invoice(s) and Payments

• Research and resolve A/P issues and questions with vendors

• Reconcile vendor statements and research missing invoices

• Work with other departments to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies

• Research and prepare special reports for management on ad hoc and/or scheduled basis

• Identify, communicate, and recommend solutions to process inefficiencies

• Prepare 1099 and 1042-S forms for vendors and IRS, including follow-up with vendors regarding B-notices

• Prepare manual journal entries and/or accrual entries to correct system entries as needed

• Analyze monthly payment data; work with vendors to recover duplicate payments identified

• Input into future projects related to imaging and workflow

• Design test scenarios and perform testing for system implementations and upgrades

• Create and maintain procedural manuals related to A/P

• Provide supporting documentation and/or testing skills related to external audits for AP

• Provide support to audit Concur Expense Reports

• Various additional assignments based on Operations Accounting Manager direction

Job Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong analytical skills

• Textura Experience a plus

• Strong change management skills

• Intermediate to advanced level of experience with MS Office applications required

• Ability to create and maintain positive professional relationships with other departments and offices

• Strong customer service skills required

• Ability to organize and prioritize work to consistently meet deadlines independently

• Excellent attention to detail

• Minimum 2-year degree in accounting required

• Minimum 5 years previous accounts payable and/or accounting experience in a large company (revenue > $500M) that utilizes a well-known ERP system, preferably JD Edwards (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Lawson, etc.) preferred, experience with Concur a plus

• Prior experience with direct responsibility in a large, successful system implementation project preferred

• Must be able to lift minimum of 25 pounds

You will really stand out if you have outstanding skills with:

Communication:

• Verbal: communicates calmly, concisely and openly

• Written: conveys thoughts and ideas clearly

• Proactively informs others of issues

• Is diplomatic and persuasive, when appropriate

Leadership and teamwork:

• Inspires others to achieve EXCELLENCE

• Endeavors for a healthy work-life balance, supporting our FAMILY value

• Is committed to creating a FUN and positive work environment

• Actively participates in STEWARDSHIP in our communities

Customer focus:

• Actively pursues customer input and feedback

• Adapts to customer needs

• Demonstrates a passion for EXCELLENCE, striving for continuous improvement and highest standards

Professionalism and Work Habits:

• Displays INTEGRITY, by striving to always do the right thing

• Deals with job frustrations in appropriate manner

• In words and actions, treats everyone with RESPECT

• Effectively plans, prioritizes, and takes ownership of work

• Contributes to a SAFE and inclusive work environment

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