Accounts Payable Process Improvement Analyst

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking an Accounts Payables Process Improvement Specialist for their Raleigh, NC office. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Learn and Understand AP Operations: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the AP team operates, focusing on expense reports/invoices and policy compliance.
• Understand Transaction Categorization: Familiarize yourself with how transactions are coded and flow through the General Ledger (GL) system.
• Protect Firm from Risks: Understand and implement measures to safeguard the firm against various risks.
• Update Documentation: Update process documentation to support organizational changes.
• Leverage Technology: Utilize Alteryx to analyze expense data and enhance manual review processes.
• Develop Workflows: Create workflows to address risks and improve data accuracy.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with AP team, finance teams, and IT teams to integrate AP processes with overall financial operations.
• Generate Reports: Assist in generating reports and providing insights based on AP data to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, willingness to learn. Basic understanding of accounting principles and familiarity with GL systems is a plus. Technical proficiency in data analysis tools, particularly Alteryx, is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Collaborative team player.

Schedule

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Friday

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we prioritize people, clients, and employees. We value our clients' success and offer exceptional retirement plans, comprehensive health coverage, time off, financial wellness, professional development, and family-friendly benefits.

Key Benefits

• Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.