Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense transactions across multiple business entities. This role serves as a key member of the Accounting team, helping maintain strong financial controls, positive vendor relationships, and accurate job cost reporting.

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Specialist will manage full-cycle accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor account reconciliation, and support of month-end close activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume construction environment and is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.

This is a full-time, office-based position located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience managing full-cycle accounts payable in a construction, manufacturing, or project-based environment. They are comfortable working with large volumes of invoices, multiple software platforms, and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

This individual is proactive, dependable, team-oriented, and enjoys building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external vendors. They possess strong organizational skills, are comfortable asking questions when discrepancies arise, and are committed to maintaining accurate financial records.

About Us

CP Build is a leading interior finishes contractor serving projects throughout the United States. We partner with general contractors, owners, and construction teams to deliver high-quality finish solutions on some of the most complex and demanding projects in the market.

Our success is built on strong relationships, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing what we say we will do. We are a team of talented construction professionals and business leaders dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our customers while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for team members who embrace accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Perform full-cycle accounts payable functions, including three-way invoice matching, coding, approvals, posting, and payment processing
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and appropriate approvals
• Validate invoice coding and ensure expenses are allocated to the proper company, project, department, and general ledger account
• Process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and other vendor payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account questions
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by ensuring accounts payable transactions are complete and accurate
• Assist in maintaining vendor records and tax documentation
• Partner with Project Managers, Accounting, and Operations teams to resolve billing and cost-related issues
• Support efforts to improve accounts payable workflows, controls, and efficiencies
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records in accordance with company policies

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently
• Understanding of accounts payable principles and basic accounting concepts
• Experience with invoice coding, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience working in the construction, contracting, manufacturing, or project-based industries
• Experience with Sage, RFMS, or similar accounting systems
• Experience with ERP or accounting software platforms
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Understanding of job cost accounting principles

Why Join CP Build?

At CP Build, you'll join a collaborative team that values accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced accounting and operational professionals while supporting projects that help shape communities across the country.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Stable, growing company with long-term career potential
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture

Core Values

• Integrity Always
• Strength in Humility
• See It Through
• Win Together