Accounts Payable Associate Jobs in Topeka, KS (NOW HIRING)

In 1979, Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. began with a paving and maintenance operation and a dedication to service. Today the organization operates several lines of business that can cover all areas of need in a construction project.

The Bettis Group of Companies today include Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., Mid-States Materials, LLC, Capital Trucking, LLC, Bettis Contractors, Inc., Capital Crane, LLC, Koss Construction Company and Midwest Pavement Grinding, LLC. From rock to road, construction to cranes, our ability to handle a complete job ensures both the best price and the best quality.

Bettis Companies hires the industry's top professionals. Our crews are comprised of individuals who share the same commitment to quality, service, safety, and family. At Bettis, we self-perform the majority of tasks, maintaining strict safety and quality control. Our client list grows steadily because we understand the importance of developing long-term relationships built on trust, performance, and reliability. See the Bettis Companies in actionhere.

Accounts Payable

Position Overview:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, generating vendor payment, and providing various reporting as requested. This position is an office-based position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitates payment of invoices, codes them, sends them out for approval, enters them into the accounting ERP, submits for weekly payment based on due date or terms.
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Identifies discount opportunities.
• Facilitates stop-payment orders as needed.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Manages auto-payments for utilities.
• Manages loan payments.
• Manages ACH payments.
• Manages company credit cards.
• Enter all Intrust invoices into accounting ERP.
• Processes charges against statements.
• Process reconciliation.
• A/R employee tracking - track personal employee charges on company credit cards and remind employees of balance. Report back monthly to Controller for general ledger reconciliation.
• Ensures proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
• Willingness and demonstrative ability to take direction from senior accounting team members.
• Not afraid to ask questions and request training.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve own knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Tracks all time worked on timesheet software provided.
• Is prepared to answer questions from management and other departments.
• Is a productive team member that supports the team by going where needed, assisting where needed, and maintains good working relationships (coworkers, management, and external agencies and vendors).
• Ability to handle a great deal of stress over long periods of time.
• Good attitude and people skills.
• Must foster harmonious interactions and relationships and maintain basic standards of civility in the workplace.
• Attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality Agreement.
• Perform weekly check runs.

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good customer services skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll and accounting software.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well organized.
• Must pass criminal background check, credit check, and drug screening.
• Complies with all applicable safety, environment, health and waste management policies and procedures.
• U.S. Citizenship, permanent residency, or work visa is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced Excel knowledge.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to eight hours per day, though possibly more.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to successfully use a computer.
• Sometimes required to stand and/or walk, and make occasional trips from the office area to other site buildings or down stairs to lower training meeting rooms.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  • 4% match
  • Profit sharing eligible after 1st year
• Health insurance (2 options)
  • HDHP with Health Savings Account ($500 employer funded)
  • PPO
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
  
  • 3 weeks annually upon hire (pro-rated to date of hire)
  • 4 weeks after 5 years
• Compensation package:
• Bonus opportunities
• Weekly pay

Thank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Capital Ready-Mix, Koss Construction, Midwest Pavement Grinding, PCI, and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.

The Bettis Companies are Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Background, and credit check, and post-offer drug screenings may be required.