Accounts Payable Specialist
Anchorage, AK - onsite
Salary $52k -66k DOE
Our client is a construction company that values hard work, loyalty, and excellence — both in how they deliver projects and how they treat their staff. If a career in a dynamic, people-first environment sounds interesting to you, please read on!
Position Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our accounting department by managing vendor payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has strong attention to detail, is knowledgeable of construction accounting practices, and is able to manage shifting priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and process invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports in compliance with company policies and construction industry standards
- Prepare and process check runs, wire transfers, and ACH payments while maintaining accurate payment schedules
- Reconcile vendor statements and company credit cards
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied payment transactions
- Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable files and documentation, including electronic records
- Prepare all necessary month and year-end reports, including 1099s
- Identify and resolve uncashed checks and open payables
- Develop and maintain a desktop manual for AP functions
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Sage software experience
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices
- Diligent and self-motivated with the ability to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure, manage high volume, and independently prioritize workload across multiple projects and stakeholders
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel), including the ability to manipulate large datasets
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field highly desired
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment, preferably in the construction industry
- Experience with Sage 300 or another mid-size ERP system
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