Accounts Payable Specialist
Overview:
Accounts Payable Specialist, often referred to as AP Specialist, provide financial, administrative, and clerical services and ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations.
About UCCO:
Underground Construction Co., Inc. has provided quality gas, power, airport fueling and telecom construction services for over 80 years. Since laying our first pipe in 1936, we have successfully completed thousands of government, commercial and private sector construction projects throughout the United States.Underground Construction Co., Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected contractors in the West. We continue to lead our industry in safety, quality, customer satisfaction and community service. Our complete and diverse range of construction services includes gas transmission and distribution, electrical transmission and distribution, airport fueling facilities, industrial and special projects, telecommunications, and utilities.
Responsibilities:
- Process and review high volume of Vendor and Subcontractor invoices
- Process Check Requests and obtain all supporting documents as needed
- Process and release weekly payments with supporting documents collecting Waiver Releases as needed
- Ensure Subcontractors are compliant according to contract
- Reconcile all vendor and subcontractor statements on weekly / monthly as needed
- Correspond with vendor: payment inquiries/discrepancies, collect vendor updated information
- Record Pre liens and collect Waiver Releases as payments are issued
- Meet AP month end deadlines and prepare invoice accruals
- Process New Vendor Credit applications
- Provide supporting documentation for audits
- Other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration or 3-4 years relative experience
- Experience working in Construction is a plus
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Hands-on experience in operating Spreadsheets and Accounting Software (JDE or other full scale ERP software)
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability work effectively under strict time frames and able to prioritize when given multi tasks
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business needs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Pay- $ 26 - $ 29 /Hourly *Depending on Experience
Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.This job description is subject to change at any time.
Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
EO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer