Account Payable Specialist

Wasillachamber; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasillachamber seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor payments and maintain precise records in a construction setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, with strong Sage 300 or ERP experience, and able to prioritize multiple deadlines while communicating effectively with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment, preferably in construction
• Experience with Sage 300 or another mid-size ERP system

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports in compliance with company policies and construction industry standards
• Prepare and process check runs, wire transfers, and ACH payments while maintaining accurate payment schedules
• Reconcile vendor statements and company credit cards
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied payment transactions
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable files and documentation, including electronic records
• Prepare all necessary month and year-end reports, including 1099s
• Identify and resolve uncashed checks and open payables
• Develop and maintain a desktop manual for AP functions
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritization

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Sage 300

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a construction company that values hard work, loyalty, and excellence — both in how they deliver projects and how they treat their staff. If a career in a dynamic, people-first environment sounds interesting to you, please read on!

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our accounting department by managing vendor payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, has strong attention to detail, is knowledgeable of construction accounting practices, and is able to manage shifting priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports in compliance with company policies and construction industry standards
• Prepare and process check runs, wire transfers, and ACH payments while maintaining accurate payment schedules
• Reconcile vendor statements and company credit cards
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied payment transactions
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable files and documentation, including electronic records
• Prepare all necessary month and year-end reports, including 1099s
• Identify and resolve uncashed checks and open payables
• Develop and maintain a desktop manual for AP functions
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sage software experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices
• Diligent and self-motivated with the ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage high volume, and independently prioritize workload across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel), including the ability to manipulate large datasets
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field highly desired
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment, preferably in the construction industry
• Experience with Sage 300 or another mid-size ERP system