Accounts Payable Coordinator

Location: Westmont IL (Flexibility to work from home 1 day/week after Training Period)

Founded in 1906, John Burns has a diverse, growing portfolio with a varied private and public customer base in General Contracting, Electrical Infrastructure and Telecommunications. We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure systems to connect people and improve their lives.

The Accounts Payable Coordinator will help support the day-to-day responsibilities of administering the accounts payable function, including providing direct support to colleagues and managers with A/P-related questions. The position will report to the Controller.

• Accurately code and enter AP invoices from vendors into accounting software.
• Match invoices to applicable commitments (i.e., purchase orders and subcontracts).
• Process utility bills and employee expense reports for payment.
• Collect and manage tax exemption certificates with vendors.
• Prepare weekly check runs.
• Respond to vendor inquires and maintain accounts payable inbox.
• Coordinate with Project Management to resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Code overhead cost to correct general ledger expense accounts and post journal entries.
• Assist accounting and project management teams with cost inquires.
• Collaborate with Project Accounting to accurately administer sub-contractor payments.
• Assist with OCR software implementation and automation initiatives.

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, ideally in a construction or project-based environment.
• Experience using accounting software (CMiC preferred).
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to interact with varying levels of field workers and internal Project Management staff.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, purchase order/subcontract matching, and check runs.
• Problem solving ability and a desire to assist with process improvements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups and data sorting/filtering).
• Strong attention to detail and compliance knowledge.

• The opportunity to have influence in a team-based culture that rewards collaboration, problem solving and process improvement.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• Varied career path opportunities across the different disciplines in the company.
• A new, robust enterprise resource planning software solution.
• Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing plan, long-term disability.
• Team outings and an opportunity to get involved and make a difference with various charities in the community.