Accounts Payable Clerk - Charlotte, NC

Accounts Payable Clerk - Charlotte, NC Department: Accounting/Finance Employment Type: Full Time Location: Charlotte, NC Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 / hour Description Location: Charlotte, NC (Candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must reside within a 50-mile radius of ORC's Charlotte, NC office) Schedule: Full time, Non exempt | Report to ORC's Charlotte, NC office 2 days/week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) Why Join ORC? Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation - shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job - we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long term opportunity. What You’ll Do Accurately enter and maintain accounts payable and expense-related data. Process vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and check requests to support accurate and timely payments. Code and enter overhead vendor invoices in accordance with ORC standards. Review employee expense reports for coding accuracy, appropriate documentation, and compliance with company policies. Provide guidance to new employees on completing and submitting expense reports in accordance with ORC standards. Maintain complete and accurate records and supporting documentation for accounts payable transactions. Communicate professionally with vendors, subcontractors, and employees regarding invoices, payment status, expense reports, and related inquiries. Support day to day office operations, including answering phones, distributing mail, maintaining copier and postage equipment, and ordering office supplies. Coordinate lodging reservations and other administrative support for the leadership team as needed. We’re Looking for Someone Who Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented - accuracy is the heart of this role Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving Communicates clearly and professionally in writing, on the phone, and face to face Brings a strong service mindset to every internal and vendor interaction Handles sensitive information with discretion Picks up new systems and software quickly Is able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to interpret and resolve problems Minimum Requirements Minimum of 1 year of accounts payable, accounting support experience, or other relatable experience Proficient with MS Office Suite - specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook Where You Fit This posting covers a single level. The pay range is $18 - $20/hr. Every candidate is assessed and evaluated during the hiring process to determine their level based on factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Your offer will reflect the level that best matches your experience. Relocation and per diem are not provided. What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development ClassPass and Breethe memberships Recognition programs and real room to grow That’s the quick version - learn more about benefits at ORC. Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, it requires a combination of office-based and field work. Employees will spend prolonged periods sitting and performing computer-based tasks, including typing, data entry, and virtual communication, while also regularly traveling to landowner properties, project sites, and government facilities, some of which may be in rural or remote locations with limited accessibility. Driving is an essential function of the role and may involve extended periods and long-distance travel. Fieldwork may require walking over uneven terrain, standing, or navigating outdoor environments, with routine exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role also involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of individuals, including landowners, government officials, and members of the public, requiring the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism across differing personalities and potentially challenging situations. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate travel, site access, and stakeholder availability, along with adherence to safety protocols in both office and field settings. #J-18808-Ljbffr O.R. Colan Associates, LLC