Henkels & McCoy, Inc., a MasTec Company, is a full-service engineering and construction company providing utility infrastructure solutions to its government and commercial customers. Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) service offerings include Consulting & Planning, Engineering & Design, Construction Management, EPC/Design Build, Program Management, and extensive Field Construction Services. H&M is a utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the Power, Oil & Gas Pipeline, Gas Distribution, and Communications markets throughout North America. H&M is also a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the construction industry is currently recruiting for an Accounts Specialist for our West Sacramento, CA location.

The right person for this role should have at least 3 years of experience in Construction accounting. Competence in financial and JD Edwards bookkeeping software is necessary. An understanding of current accounting trends is a plus. Expert-Level knowledge of spreadsheets is crucial, and experience with word processing tools is essential for generating and writing reports for record-keeping and presentations. Since the candidate will be working with entries, experience with general ledgers is a must. Other desirable skills and experience include budget creation and finance management.

Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:

• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing verifying, and reconciling invoices in JD Edwards
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice and recording entries
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers and resolving Purchasing Orders / Contracts, invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation
• Ensures credit is received for outstanding memos
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Maintains historical records by scanning and filing documents
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications:

• Attention to detail
• Thoroughness
• Organization
• Analyzing information
• Accounting knowledge
• PC proficiency
• Data Entry Skills
• General math skills

Education, Experience and Requirements:

• High school Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field a plus
• Previous experience in Construction accounts payable preferred