Accounts Payable Manager - Reston, VA - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager to join our team in Reston, VA. 

 

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

Manage all activities in the accounts payable function to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintain accurate records and control reports.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Demonstrate and ensure conformance with company philosophy, policies, and procedures.
• Manage accounts payable function in a fast-paced environment.
• Assess current Accounts Payable processing tool(s) and integrated systems for efficiency and accuracy of the Accounts Payable function.
• Lead accounts payable operations including vendor invoice processing and travel and expense report processing.
• Oversee Accounts Payable activities to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies and procedures.

Do the Work

• Support and ensure timely completion of Accounts Payable team tasks related to the monthly closing process.
• Prepare reports using spreadsheets, accounting software, or other business intelligence software as required.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate documentation for approved invoices.
• Assist in selecting approved invoices/expense reports for payment based on terms and other prioritization criteria.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  
• Excellent communication skills, proven leadership and problem-solving abilities. 
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Be results-oriented with a strong work ethic, able to motivate, holding staff accountable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with an accounting emphasis preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more (5+) years of progressive experience in accounting roles.
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounts payable management experience.
• Experience implementing accounts payable workflow strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Deltek Vision or other project costing Enterprise Resource Planning system preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer:Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.