Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing and processing vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, expense reports, and related accounting functions for a fast-paced electrical contracting company. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage high invoice volume, and an understanding of construction accounting processes including job costing, purchase orders, lien waivers, and subcontract compliance.

What you'll do

• Review, verify, and process vendor and subcontractor invoices accurately and timely
• Match invoices to purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation
• Code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and job cost codes
• Process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Maintain vendor files, W-9s, insurance certificates, and subcontractor documentation
• Communicate with vendors and project managers regarding invoice discrepancies and payment status
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding issues
• Assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures
• Track retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation
• Support project managers with job cost reporting and invoice tracking
• Maintain organized digital and physical AP records
• Assist with audits and financial reporting as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience preferred
• Experience supporting electrical construction or related trades preferred
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.  
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. 

Winning Behaviors and Competencies

• Real-time Communication is key to success: We will communicate real-time to our team members and clients. 
• Knowing our projects is key to success: Preplanning and continuous planning habits lead to success.  We will preplan every project, every time, no exceptions.
• Responsiveness is key to our success: We will deliver on time on all commitments and approach every request with a sense of urgency. This is our differentiator.
• Accountability is key to our success: I have a clear understanding of what I am responsible for and will ensure I have enabled good routines and habits that ensure successful outcomes. 
• We are professionals and will hold ourselves to the highest standards: The services and products we deliver will represent this belief. In return we will become role models for our youth, enhance our brand reputation and provide high value outcomes and exceptional experiences for our partners and clients.

CS Erickson is an equal opportunity employer

CS Erickson extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

CS Erickson is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. CS Erickson will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Recruiter Notice

CS Erickson partners exclusively with recruiters who have a current, signed agreement in place. Recruiters without such an agreement must not present themselves as acting on behalf of CS Erickson. We kindly ask that you do not contact our employees or hiring managers or submit unsolicited resumes. Any resumes received without an approved recruiting agreement will be considered the property of CS Erickson, and no fees will be paid.