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Accounts Payable Specialist - Construction

CFS · Denver, CO · 1 wk ago
Accounting$32/hrFull-time

Location: On-Site    Schedule: Full-Time    Pay: Up to $32.00/hour (DOE)

About the Role

Join a growing construction team as an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role supports multiple construction projects by managing subcontractor and vendor invoices, maintaining compliance documentation, and ensuring timely payments. It’s ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and seeks specialized construction accounting experience with opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Process and enter a high volume of subcontractor and vendor invoices.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, work completed, and project approvals.
  • Code invoices to the appropriate job, phase, and cost codes.
  • Coordinate invoice approvals with project managers and field teams.
  • Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation, including:
    • Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
    • W-9 forms
    • Signed subcontract agreements
    • Lien waivers and releases
  • Prepare and process weekly payment runs, checks, ACH payments, and wires.
  • Respond to vendor and subcontractor inquiries regarding payment status.
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
  • Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and AP reporting.
  • Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies.

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • Be part of projects that shape communities and infrastructure.
  • Gain valuable experience in construction accounting and job costing.
  • Work closely with project managers and operations leaders.
  • Develop expertise in retainage, progress billing, change orders, and subcontractor compliance.
  • Opportunity for career advancement into Senior AP, Project Accounting, or Construction Accounting roles.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
  • Experience processing high-volume invoices.
  • Construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based accounting experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with job costing, subcontractor payments, retainage, and lien waivers is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

What Success Looks Like

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with numbers and processes, and take pride in accuracy. You are proactive, customer-service oriented, and enjoy building positive relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

Pay

Up to $32.00/hour (DOE)

Schedule

Full-Time

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