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Accounts Payable Specialist

Pankow

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing complex full-cycle construction accounts payable operations, subcontractor payment and compliance workflows, corporate purchase card and virtual card administration, vendor master data integrity, and period-end close activities. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role serves as a key operational resource between transactional AP processing and department management. The AP Specialist collaborates cross-functionally with operations, project teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure payment accuracy, timely processing, and effective internal controls.

JOB SCOPE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary Accountabilities
  • Multi-Entity AP Processing & Accounting:
    • Support accounts payable processing.
      • Review and approve invoices and payment transactions.
      • Process miscellaneous payment requests.
      • Monitor and follow up on AP aging and compliance issues.
      • Process payment adjustments and exceptions.
  • Vendor Master Data Integrity & Verification:
    • Manage vendor onboarding and vendor master file maintenance in accordance with established internal controls and segregation of duties.
    • Review corporate credit applications for accuracy, completeness, and required approvals.
  • Corporate Credit Card (P-Card) & Virtual Card (V-Card) Administration:
    • Card issuance and account maintenance.
      • Manage P-Card and V-Card reporting and compliance.
      • Handle transaction disputes.
      • Perform monthly reconciliations.
  • Regulatory, Tax, Audit & Close Operations:
    • Assist AP Manager with period close processes, annual 1099 filings, and scheduled tax payments.
    • Support statutory Unclaimed Property (UP) compliance and reporting.
    • Respond promptly to internal and external audit requests.
    • Assign and prioritize incoming service request tickets related to AP.
  • Subcontractor Payment & Compliance Administration:
    • Manage subcontractor payment process and resolve payment and compliance-related issues.
    • Review and authorize subcontractor disbursements in accordance with established payment schedules, compliance requirements, and approval controls.
  • Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) Administration:
    • Validate and process deductions for insurance costs.
    • Coordinate CCIP closeout activities, including calculation, reconciliation, and processing of final insurance deductions.
Secondary Accountabilities
  • Provide backup support for AP and accounting functions, including payment processing and general AP administrative duties during absences and peak processing periods.
Education/Training
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent related professional experience is typical.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Experience with construction-specific ERP systems such as CMiC strongly preferred.
  • Experience with subcontractor payment and compliance platforms such as Textura strongly preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions, data analysis, and ad-hoc financial reporting).
  • Strong working knowledge of construction-specific payment and compliance requirements, including conditional and unconditional lien waivers.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills to prioritize multi-entity deadlines and resolve complex integration exceptions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to interface professionally with project teams, corporate leadership, subcontractors, and banking partners.
Work Experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or General Accounting experience is typical.
  • Prior experience in the Construction, General Contracting, Subcontracting, or Real Estate Development industry is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with complex AP functions, including multi-entity accounting, reconciliations, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance preferred.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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