Overview:
HKS Dallas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team.Supports accounts payable team using a wide range of developing professional skills. Assists in computing, classifying and recording accounts payable transactions to ensure the records of the organization are accurate. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains accounting records by computing, classifying and recording numerical data for consultant entry, UK trade entry and imported US trade entry to keep financial records complete as assigned under direction
- Maintains accounting databases by entering assigned data into the computer; processing backups as requested
- Emails responses to payment inquiry and information requests
- May assist with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects
- Performs tasks detailed in the monthly check list review
- May check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by team
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically with 0-2 years of experience
- Experience in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Experience in Deltek Vision preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
- Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to problem solve and apply appropriate solutions
- Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically 0-2 years of experience
- Experience with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Experience in Deltek Vision
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong work ethic and commitment to accurate, high-quality results
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining expected quality
What We Do
We are a design firm of more than 1,400 architects, interior designers, urban designers, scientists, artists, anthropologists and more. We work together across industries and across the globe to create places that delight, heal and stimulate peak performance. We nurture a culture of extraordinary people with curious and creative minds who are passionate about delivering elegant solutions. We also have a dedicated research team devoted to discovering processes and ideas that improve outcomes for everyone. In everything we do, we're mindful of the fragility of all life and of the planet.
