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HDR, Omaha, NE, United States


Associate Accountant Accounts Payable 1

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
In the role of Associate Accountant Accounts Payable 1, we'll count on you to:
Work under direct supervision of Accounts Payable management
Follow HDR guidelines, and validate supplier invoices against HDR Purchase Orders
on-Purchase Orders to confirm that critical data fields match
Suspend invoices with unresolved issues for handling by the appropriate team member
Collaborate with team members and other HDR teams to promote excellence in supplier invoice processing
Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement; collaborate with internal and external partners to increase efficiencies within the department
Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers; understand HDR's core business and promote a sense of urgency toward business-critical issues
Demonstrate reliable and consistent attendance
Support and participate in collaboration activities to promote and implement continuous process improvement
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Prior Oracle EBS experience
Local candidates preferred
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous Accounts Payable experience
Working knowledge of computers and proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of basic accounting functions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
Excellent oral and written communication skills; clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding; generates interest and holds attention, listens and is open to the ideas of others
Excellent organizational skills; ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish daily work and projects
Highly motivated and self-directed; shows initiative and a sense of urgency to get things done
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy with minimal supervision in a high-volume environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to understand implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
Ability to manage a fluctuating, high-volume workload