Senior Payables Specialist

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Payables Specialist to join our Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)office! This is not a remote position. 

• Educate employees on expenses and process of correctly submitting reports.

• Proactively recommend and pursue opportunities for process improvements related to enhancement of audit capabilities and the expense reimbursement process.
• Perform audits in high-risk areas to compliment standard audits, such as duplicate reimbursements, missing receipts, and out of pocket charges.
• Track and analyze approved policy exceptions.
• Lead process improvements and oversee team members’ work.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and communicate to management.
• Provide back-up for other team members in their responsibilities to review and approve expense reports and invoices to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Provide high quality internal/external client service.

• Analyze processes or problems and suggest improvements or resolutions.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Work individually and within a team environment.
• Manage time and stress levels efficiently and professionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible.
• Shows initiative.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or applicable experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Proficient in Excel
• Deltek Costpoint Accounting Software or a similar program
• Concur Travel and Expense Reporting Software or a similar program

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.