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SESI Consulting Engineers, founded in 1976, is a well-established, progressive, consulting engineering firm in Pine Brook, N.J. SESI has earned an excellent reputation for providing innovative Geotechnical, Site/Civil, and Environmental engineering solutions for owners, developers, and the construction industry throughout the NJ, NY, CT region

Join a company recognized for providing solutions, excellence, service, and integrity. We seek dynamic individuals to support organic growth. 

SESI Consulting Engineers has been selected as one of NJBIZ’s "FASTEST GROWING" Companies!

SESI offers a competitive compensation and benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance, bonus potential, employee engagement activities, just to name a few. SESI also engages its employees in all aspects of its projects and encourage them to participate in design and project management functions to their full potential.

Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the full vendor accounting cycle. This includes vendor documentation, the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and transactions, vendor payments, and assisting with financial and tax reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Obtains and maintains required vendor documentation including Master Agreements, Certificates of Insurance and W-9s.
• Sets up and maintains vendor records in the accounting system.
• Receives items against purchase orders and generates vendor invoice records from purchase orders.
• Reconciles purchase order and vendor invoice records.
• Ensures all transactions have proper backup – follows up with vendor or employee when needed.
• Digitizes backup when necessary and enters into document management system.
• Enters credit card transactions and vendor invoices into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Records transactions to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices and comparing to company chart of accounts.
• Submits transactions electronically for approval. Monitors responses and follows up if needed. Makes corrections if needed and resubmits.
• Generates and reviews for accuracy the weekly accounts payable report for on time payment.
• Processes vendor payments via ACH, check or credit card.
• Notifies vendors of electronic payments.
• Obtains and maintains vendor ACH account details.
• Obtains and reconciles vendor statements to ensure accuracy of our accounts.
• Processes and records Petty Cash transactions and replenishes cash box, as needed.
• Processes manual check requests.
• Generates, creates and processes financial reports and tax reports, as required.
• Develops positive working relationships with vendors and SESI employees.
• Answers all vendor and staff inquiries in a timely and friendly fashion.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Assists with related special projects, as required.

• Must have basic understanding of principals of finance, bookkeeping and accounting.
• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in vendor relations, disbursements, accounting and accounts payable procedures is required. Strong planning and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience working with BillQuick accounting and project management software or other similar accounting software.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PDF software etc. a must. Experience with DocuSign and document management systems preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License and possess reliable transportation.