AP Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Make an impact where precision, scale, and collaboration come together

Join a global, industry-leading organization that keeps cities moving and businesses running. This company operates at scale, supports locations across the country, and is known for combining engineering excellence with strong financial and operational discipline. With a shared services model and a focus on continuous improvement, the organization values accuracy, accountability, and teamwork.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time, supporting branch operations, and maintaining smooth financial workflows. This is an opportunity to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills directly support business continuity.

What You’ll Do

• Own the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments via check, ACH, and wire.
• Review, research, and manually code invoices that do not process automatically through the ERP system.
• Partner with branch managers, coordinators, and internal accounting teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment holds.
• Run and review payment reports prior to approval to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Handle high-volume invoice processing while maintaining precision and confidentiality.
• Reconcile invoices by validating supplier details, remit addresses, tax application, and dollar amounts.
• Investigate and reconcile supplier accounts, including monthly statement reviews and urgent past-due vendor issues.
• Process wire transfers, intercompany invoices, purchasing card payments, and consolidated invoices (freight, utilities, vehicle leases, uniforms, etc.).
• Support job and project cost corrections to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
• Train and support team members to ensure cross-functional coverage within the department.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that simplify and enhance the experience for internal stakeholders.
  
  

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience.
• Solid general accounting knowledge and comfort working in a shared services environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, O365, and 10-key data entry.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize effectively, and maintain a sense of urgency.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt, learn new processes, and support change.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  
  

Why This Role

• Work with a stable, well-established organization with a national footprint.
• Gain exposure to complex, high-volume financial operations.
• Be part of a collaborative shared services team that values continuous improvement.
• Build long-term accounting and ERP experience in a structured environment.
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Stability with Scale: Join a financially strong, globally connected organization with a long-standing presence and a reputation for reliability and operational excellence.
• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly supports field operations, suppliers, and internal teams—helping keep projects moving and the business running without disruption.
• Collaborative Shared Services Environment: Work alongside knowledgeable professionals who value teamwork, cross-training, and shared success.
• Opportunities to Grow: Gain hands-on experience with complex accounting processes, high-volume transactions, and enterprise-level ERP systems while continuing to build your skill set.
• Process-Driven, Improvement-Focused Culture: Be part of a team that actively looks for ways to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and improve the internal customer experience.
• Supportive Leadership: Managers who value clear communication, accountability, and development—while trusting you to own your work.
• Inclusive Workplace: A company committed to providing reasonable accommodations and fostering an environment where everyone can succeed.
  
  

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