Construction Accounts Payable Specialist
Edgewater Technical Associates • Oak Ridge, Tennessee • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jul 21, 2026
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Construction Accounts Payable Specialist to manage accounts payable activities for its Construction Projects Division. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure invoices and payment applications are processed accurately and paid on time.
Position Details:
- Work location: Edgewater office in Oak Ridge, TN
- Schedule: Full-time, 5/8 schedule (five 8-hour days per week)
- Reports to: Projects Financial Controller
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts payable process for the Construction Projects Division
- Review, code, and accurately enter vendor invoices and subcontractor payment applications into the accounting system
- Verify invoice accuracy, project coding, required approvals, and supporting documentation, including lien waivers when applicable
- Work closely with project managers to obtain timely invoice approvals and resolve questions
- Communicate professionally with vendors and subcontractors regarding billing and payment matters
- Monitor payment deadlines and ensure timely and accurate payments
- Reconcile vendor statements and research invoice or payment discrepancies
- Maintain organized accounts payable records and support month-end closing activities
Required Qualifications:
- Two or more years of relevant accounts payable experience
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet recurring deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with a construction firm and/or government contractor
- Accounting degree
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers