Accounting Operations Accountant
Job in
Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, 66204, USA
Listed on 2026-07-11
Listing for:
Black & Veatch Corporation
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 :
Black & Veatch Corporation
Req : 115583
Opportunity Type :
Staff
Relocation eligible :
No
Full time/Part time :
Full-Time
Project Only Hire :
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
As the Accounting Operations Accountant, you will have the opportunity to:
* Serve as key resource for Accounting Operations team regarding Accounts Payable (AP) and/or Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, systems, and responsibilities
* Create and update Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) training materials.
* Process and pay supplier invoices (AP) or process and apply customer receipts (AR).
* Work closely with the Accounting Operations team, suppliers, project accountants and other key resources
* Work under close supervision
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable:
* Process invoices in Oracle or Deltek CostPoint Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system which may include validation or resolution of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) generated data related to invoice number, invoice date, legal entity, project number, etc.
* Resolves moderately complex invoicing processing or payment questions which are received from vendors or suppliers by working with internal and external stakeholders.
* May process foreign currency invoices for payment which requires basic understanding of currency conversion concepts.
* Identifies and understands supplier/vendor specifications and ensures Accounts Payable internal control procedures related to fraud prevention and tax reporting are followed.
* Identifies and understands supplier/vendor specifications and ensures Accounts Payable internal control procedures related to fraud prevention and tax reporting are followed.
* Ensure optimal payment methods are utilized. Payment methods may include: BACS, BACS Swift, ACH, wire, and check payments.
* Ensure compliance with contractually defined payment terms.
* Prepares data, answers questions and completes tax reporting activities related to the Accounts Payable process.
* Assists with the month/quarter/year end closing for the Accounts Payable subledger.
* Assists with resolution of system exceptions related to the Accounts Payable process by researching exceptions in feeder systems related to shipping, Legal invoices, or expense reporting.
Accounts Receivable:
* Responsible for the timely and accurate application of customer receipts within the Oracle Accounts Receivable module.
* Resolves moderately complex cash application scenarios involving short payments, bank fees, one receipt to many invoices, etc.
* Resolves moderately complex cash application questions which are received from customers or internal clients such as Project Accountants, Project Managers, etc.
* Understands different receipt methods such as check, lockbox concentration accounts, wire, ACH, Swift, etc.
* Reviews results of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) cash applications and identifies opportunities to increase matching rate.
* Prepares data, answers questions and completes tax reporting activities related to the Accounts Receivable process.
* Assists with the month/quarter/year end closing for the Accounts Receivable subledger.
Corporate Card and Travel:
* Process and reconcile corporate card transactions in Oracle or applicable ERP system.
* Review corporate card spend to ensure cardholders are in compliance with enterprise travel and expense policies.
* Resolve moderately complex corporate card questions from cardholders regarding policies, payment status, and transaction disputes.
* Process corporate card…
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