What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Sullivan Environmental Services Inc?
ModCorr is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be an experienced professional responsible for managing the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable functions in support of company operations. This role works closely with internal departments, management, and external vendors to ensure invoices, payments, and related documentation are processed in accordance with company policies and contractual requirements.
The position has direct responsibility for maintaining organized and compliant financial records, supporting payment execution, and ensuring proper documentation and approvals are in place. Daily interaction with personnel at all levels is required to facilitate communication, resolve discrepancies, and ensure smooth information flow between departments and vendors while supporting overall financial operations.
Essential Duties Responsibilities:
- Review vendor invoices and contractor pay applications thoroughly to ensure billings are in accordance with contracts.
- Analyze and investigate billing discrepancies
- Verify completeness and accuracy of lien releases submitted by the subcontractors.
- Maintain necessary records for construction accounts payable.
- Correspond with general contractors, subcontractors, and other vendors regarding invoicing and payment inquiries.
- Process, batch, code and input invoices regularly into our accounting system and ensure appropriate back up is maintained.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable requirements including insurance.
- Maintain client system of record, program database, and all necessary records and systems for the program.
- Obtain W-9s and payment instructions for new vendors.
- Research any vendor or project manager questions regarding payment status.
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Assist with tasks related to project closeout.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- 5-7 years relevant work experience in basic accounting
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in English language and in Microsoft Office applications
Physical Requirements:
- Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
- Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
- Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
- Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Position Details:
- Status-Exempt, Regular Full-time employee
- Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: 6702 Broadway, Galveston, TX 77554
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
ModCorr LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.