Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist II

As an Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist II at AECOM, you will be responsible for managing payment history investigations, ensuring billing accuracy, and adhering to internal controls. You’ll handle cash applications and support collections while working to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Your ability to multitask and work independently will be crucial as you meet deadlines and contribute to the broader team objectives.

To qualify for the Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist II role at AECOM, you need a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, alongside relevant experience in cash applications or a similar role. A solid understanding of accounting procedures, billing practices, and MS Office proficiency will also be essential to succeed in this position.

AECOM is committed to the professional development of its employees, including Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist IIs. We offer a flexible work environment, access to industry-leading technology, and a culture that champions your entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, you’ll receive ongoing opportunities to enhance your skills and reach your full potential in our diverse team.

Successful Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialists II at AECOM typically possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and patience, especially when dealing with challenging stakeholders. Being comfortable with targets and having excellent research skills will also help you excel in this role while delivering exceptional support to our internal teams.

At AECOM, our culture emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating a welcoming and safe workplace. We encourage our Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist IIs to bring their whole selves to work, leveraging their unique backgrounds and ideas to foster innovation and transformational outcomes for our clients.

In your response, focus on specific previous roles where you handled cash applications. Discuss your methods for ensuring accuracy and how you resolved any discrepancies that arose, demonstrating your attention to detail.

Illustrate your time management skills by giving examples of how you prioritize tasks effectively and stay organized when working under pressure, showcasing your ability to multitask.

Share specific experiences where you successfully navigated challenging conversations with stakeholders, emphasizing your patience, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Discuss your proficiency with relevant software and how you've used these tools in previous roles. Mention specific applications if possible, and share your approach to learning new systems.

Explain your understanding of key accounting standards and how you’ve applied them in previous roles. This allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and its practical impact on your work.

Provide a concrete example of a process improvement you've implemented. Detail the situation, the actions you took, and the positive results that followed.

Discuss your attention to detail and the specific methods you use to double-check work, such as cross-referencing documents or implementing checklists to minimize errors.

Express genuine enthusiasm for AECOM’s mission and culture. Highlight how your skills and experiences align with the company’s values and how you see the role fitting into your career aspirations.

This question evaluates your communication skills. Choose a financial concept you are comfortable with and break it down in simple terms, showcasing your ability to make complex information accessible.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in finance roles. Provide examples of how you’ve worked effectively within a team and the positive outcomes that resulted from those collaborative efforts.