Accounts Payable Specialist
Granger Construction · Lansing, MI · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
Supporting the financial operations that keep our projects moving forward, the Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in ensuring efficiency, compliance, and strong financial stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support of the accounts payable function, including invoice receipt, scanning, processing, verification, and payment
- Review and process employee expense reports accurately and timely
- Respond to lien-related inquiries and support compliance documentation
- Maintain organized records through document management, filing, and scanning
- Serve as a backup to payroll processing, including training alongside the Payroll Processing Manager and stepping in as needed
- Support additional accounting and administrative tasks in partnership with the CFO and Controller
- Contribute to process improvements and help maintain efficient, accurate workflows
Requirements
- You’re reliable, detail-oriented, and take ownership of your work
- You understand the importance of accuracy and confidentiality, and you approach tasks with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- You have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- You have experience in accounts payable or general accounting support (construction industry experience is a plus)
- You have understanding of payroll processes, taxes, and related regulations (strongly preferred)
- You have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to problem-solve effectively
- You have a high level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
- You have solid business acumen and attention to detail
- You have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and organized way
Qualifications
- You have experience working with PDF tools and document management systems
Skills
- Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including platinum-level healthcare coverage and a competitive 401(k) match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid volunteer time off (VTO) through Granger Gives
- Whole-person wellness resources and programs
- Growth and development opportunities
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time position.