Accounts Payable Specialist

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Accounts Payable Specialist managing invoices, payments, vendor records, and project accounting for Smart Tech Contracting’s data-center controls business. Remote across the United States with up to 5% travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Review, code, and process vendor and subcontractor invoices in Deltek
  • Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, receiving documentation, and supporting records
  • Verify general ledger accounts, project numbers, phases, tasks, cost codes, and departments
  • Route invoices through approval workflows and follow up on outstanding approvals
  • Process employee expense reports and verify policy and documentation compliance
  • Prepare weekly payment runs, including ACH, checks, wires, and other electronic payments
  • Review vendor statements, respond to inquiries, and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9 forms, payment information, and insurance documentation
  • Support new-vendor setup and independently verify vendor banking-information change requests
  • Monitor accounts payable aging and identify past-due invoices, credits, duplicate payments, and unusual items
  • Provide accurate information about upcoming payment obligations for cash-flow planning
  • Prepare accounts payable accruals and support monthly accounting close
  • Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity to the general ledger
  • Assist with year-end Form 1099 preparation and reporting
  • Provide documentation and support for financial audits, project audits, and compliance reviews
  • Collaborate with project managers, accounting, procurement, and operations teams
  • Identify and help implement improvements to accounts payable procedures, workflows, and internal controls
  • Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget
  • Perform other accounting and administrative responsibilities assigned by the Controller
  • Report directly to the Controller

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or Deltek Vision accounting software is required
  • At least three years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
  • Working knowledge of general ledger coding, project accounting, and month-end close procedures
  • Experience processing a high volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 applications
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential financial and vendor information professionally
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, project managers, and vendors
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
  • Accounts payable experience in engineering, construction, data centers, systems integration, government contracting, or another project-based organization
  • Experience with purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, project cost coding, reimbursable expenses, and approval workflows
  • Familiarity with Form 1099 reporting and vendor compliance requirements
  • Experience supporting multiple projects, departments, or legal entities
  • Must be located near a major US airport
  • Valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative, such as a passport, is required for business travel effective May 7, 2025

Benefits:

  • Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style plans and an HDHP with HSA option
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
  • 401(k) with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
  • PTO, including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
  • Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • AD&D coverage
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional licensing assistance
  • Paid parental leave after one year of employment