Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist role provides crucial administrative support and completes routine assignments such as invoice processing, employee expenses management, and payment processing. This role operates under moderate supervision and plays a key role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the department.

Responsibilities 

• Accurately process invoices in an efficient manner. 

• Administer the company’s expense management program according to company policy. 

• Manage payment processing operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all payments. 

• Follow established Procure-to-Pay guidelines and internal controls. 

• Support cash flow management by maintaining up-to-date records of incoming and outgoing payments. 

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Procure-to-Pay function. 

• Contribute to team leadership by taking on supportive roles within the team. 

• Provide operational support as needed to other team members and operations.  

• Flexible to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Mentorship 

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.  

Skills and Competencies 

• Strong capability to efficiently and accurately process financial transactions. 

• Proficient in adhering to Procure-to-Pay guidelines, ensuring compliance and transaction integrity. 

• Capable of providing exceptional support and service to internal customers. 

• Ability in taking key roles in process improvement initiatives and support team efforts. 

Experience 

• Typically, at least 2 years of experience in a finance role. 

Education 

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field is required.  

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Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.  

Location A: $24.50 - $30.80
Location B: $27.40 - $33.70
Location C: $29.80 - $37.10 

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.  

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.  

About Brown and Caldwell   

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com  

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.   

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.    

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.