Position Title:   Senior - Accounts Payable
Department:   Administration
Reports to:   Accounting Manager
Status:   Exempt
Contact:   Lilian Vieira Lima < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >
www.bouygues-construction.com

Bouygues Civil Works Florida, Inc. (BCWF) is a division of Bouygues Construction, subsidiary of the Bouygues group, one of the world’s leaders in building, civil engineering, electrical contracting and maintenance. Operating in over eighty countries, it combines the strength of a large corporation and the flexibility of a network of companies organized in seven complementary entities. BCWF is currently looking for a Senior Accounts Payable to join the very busy Accounting department.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Accounts Payable will have hands-on responsibility for aactivities and future staff of the  Accounts Payable Department, on a multi-million dollar construction project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Guarantee proper booking of the invoices and payment on due dates
•    Organize and coordinate the processing and reporting of payments, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
•    Interactions with outside vendors by providing analysis of their accounts, research and resolution of vendor’s  Accounts Payable issue 
•    Coding and posting of invoices, reviewing and verifying invoices to ensure they comply with purchase orders and contracts
•    Complete initial set-up for new accounts
•    Process, analyze, and reconcile accounts payable records. Maintain cash applications, account reconciliation and charge backs
•    Manage and develop resource tools to research and resolve accounting issues with internal and external customers
•    Generate Accounts Payable reports to senior management as per schedule
•    Benchmark and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the current process to streamline workflow; develop, implement, and communicate process improvements and internal control.
•    Manage and coordinate training/activities for Accounts Payable staff to ensure quality output, timely payment of invoices, outstanding customer service and compliance with company policies and guidelines
•    Maintain documentation of all departmental policies and procedures
•    Support the Accounting Manager in other tasks, such as payroll booking, month-end report, etc; as needed

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
•    At least 10 years experience in Accounts Payable with at least five years in supervisory capacity
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures
•    Strong knowledge of taxes
•    Understanding of industry best practices and benchmarks
•    Advanced knowledge of Excel
•    Effective problem solving and analytical skills
•    Strong communication skills
•    Proven team leader and motivator
•    Flexible to work overtime and weekends as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.