Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. Our vision is to engage the brightest scientists and engineers to empower clients with solutions for a safe, healthy, sustainable and technologically complex world. We leverage over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

We employ experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities, as well as technical specialists with extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, we look to hire intelligent and driven people who want to make an impact and grow their careers within a dynamic consulting firm. You will work together with our consultants to provide outstanding service to our clients and to achieve our vision as a pre-eminent engineering and scientific consulting firm. We are excited about your interest in joining our growing team!

Key statistics:

• 1100+ Team members
• 900+ Consultants
• 550+ Ph.D.s
• 30+ Offices globally

Exponent is currently seeking an Accounting Associate for our Finance/Accounting Group in our Phoenix, AZ office. In this role, you will work as part of a team primarily responsible for processing accounts payable transactions and expense reports. This individual will be the primary point of contact within the Finance/Accounting group for assigned multi-industry vendors and multiple employees across a variety of engineering disciplines and corporate departments. Additional assignments may include cash application, analyzing vendor accounts and payments, creating data import templates using Excel, assisting during external audits and other financial tasks that will allow the department to meet its overall objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing of accounts payable transactions. Daily tasks are expected to include:
  • Contacting multi-industry vendors to obtain statements of accounts and bringing accounts current
  • Monitoring of A/P e-mail inbox and physical mailbox to ensure timely processing of vendor invoices
  • Responding in a timely manner to vendors and internal clients regarding payment status and other A/P related inquiries
  • Ensuring proper account coding of expenses and allocation to cost centers
  • Assessing use tax on invoices as appropriate
  • Updating vendor master files to ensure correct vendor information including W-9 information and 1099 reporting
  • Matching invoices to Purchase Orders (PO) and data entry of invoices into the corporate accounting system
  • Data entry or importing of non-PO invoices and routing to the appropriate party for approvals
  • Performing weekly check runs
• Processing of expense reports. Daily tasks are expected to include:
  • Reviewing submitted expense reports to ensure receipt documentation and information provided is in accordance with corporate policy requirements
  • Responding to employee inquiries regarding the various processes of the expense report system, reporting requirements, and expense payment status
  • Ensuring proper account coding of expenses and allocation to cost centers
  • Assessing use tax on expenses as appropriate
  • Routing to the appropriate party for approval
• Handling special requests such as manual checks, wire payments, and audit requests
• Working on special projects as needed

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or working towards a degree in a related field, or significant proven work experience in a professional office setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on client service
• Strong ability to ensure data accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Understanding of the disbursements process and its effect on financial controls
• Ability to handle a high-volume, fast paced work environment
• Ability to become a subject matter expert and to train and support others accordingly
• Team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Ability to adhere and prioritize deadlines while multi-tasking on a variety of initiatives
• Ability to work independently and liaise amongst various consulting and corporate groups within the firm
• Knowledge of databases is a plus

Please visit the following link to learn how Exponent and our staff are making an impact: https://info.exponent.com/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.