AP Supervisor - Sargent & Lundy

Description

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries, and benefits.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our team! 

The position's responsibilities include the following:

• Supervise a team of highly skilled Accounts Payable Specialists.
• Prepare year end 1099 tax forms for vendors.
• Work with A/P team to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, including invoices in foreign currency.
• Ensure that commercial credit card charge receipts are entered in Deltek/Costpoint in a timely manner.
• Work with Expense team to ensure accurate posting of expense reports.
• Manage inter-company transaction vouchers and payments.
• Supervise payment processes, including EFT, checks, and wires.
• Perform month end close activities.
• Work with Treasury and G/L to ensure payments and vouchers are accurately processed.
• Verify the accuracy of vendor, purchase order, and payment terms information, as well as proper general ledger account and entity coding.
• Accurately calculate payment amounts, including those payable in foreign currency.
• Initiate process improvements where needed.
• Work with Tax team to ensure proper accounting of sales and use tax for invoices.
• Yearend close activities including accruals and audit requests.
• Ongoing follow-ups with vendors, project team, and procurement on outstanding invoices.
• Enter vouchers into the Deltek/Costpoint system.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in our downtown Chicago office and working remotely from home. 

Qualifications

This position requires:

• An Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Four years of experience as an accounts payable supervisor is required.
• Basic knowledge of accounting is required.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Experience creating and validating 1099 tax forms.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Detail oriented team player comfortable in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience with foreign currency and inter-company transactions.
• Work collaboratively with other functions to enhance problem solving.
• Experience with Deltek/Cost Point is a plus.
• Experience in system implementation is a plus.

If you are a proactive and experienced AP Supervisor looking to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

Awards & Recognition