Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Assistant

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets.  Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

Saber Power Services seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. The role will be in a traditional office setting based out of our Space Center area office in Houston, Texas. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist who can operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must be a proactive problem-solver with strong experience in the accounts payable function, particularly with three-way matching, purchase orders, and construction or service-related billing practices. This role requires someone who is not only accurate and organized but also resourceful and able to navigate complex AP issues with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter invoices into our ERP systems for multiple companies, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, coding and proper company allocation. 
• Process high-volume vendor invoices using three-way matching against purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Set up new vendors and maintain their records in the system.
• Facilitate timely and accurate weekly payments: suggest payments, obtain approvals, create payment batches, print and send checks.
• Actively research and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with Procurement and other departments.
• Obtain and track lien waivers, milestone documentation, retention, and progress billing as required.
• Handle vendor inquiries and reconcile statements, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Organize and upload relevant documentation (e.g., PDFs) into appropriate folders on the company server.
• Assist in preparing and issuing 1099 forms annually; familiarity with IRS requirements is a must.
• Support audit processes by gathering and providing required documentation.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and additional duties as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Accounting or Business preferred
• 3 years of recent and continuous, hands-on accounts payable experience (construction or service industry experience strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of construction billing concepts, including lien waivers, retention, and progress billing.
• Familiarity with Business Central (BC) and its purchasing/approval processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with vendor approval workflows and electronic recordkeeping.
• Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to independently research and resolve invoice/PO issues.
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort with a documentation-heavy environment.
  • Strong Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering; pivot tables and VLOOKUP a plus.
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet monthly closing deadlines.

Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.