Accounts Payable Coordinator

mydpr; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to process invoices and payment requests, ensure vendor data accuracy, and support month-end close. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve discrepancies and maintain audit-ready records.

The role emphasizes process improvement, compliance with company policies, and reliable communication with vendors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, finance support, or a related field required.
• Anticipated starting pay range: $33.00-$43.00.

Responsibilities

• Processes standard invoices and payment requests in compliance with established company policies and applicable regulations.
• Verifies accuracy of vendor information and transaction details prior to payment authorization.
• Communicates with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve routine and varied discrepancies and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintains organized and up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Identifies and escalates complex issues or exceptions to appropriate team members or leadership for resolution.
• Supports routine month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing required reports and reconciliations.
• Contributes to ongoing process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounts payable operations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title-they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Supports processing of standard financial transactions to ensure vendors are paid in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Contributes to the integrity of financial records by maintaining documentation and adhering to established procedures. Collaborates with internal teams and external partners to resolve routine and varied accounts payable discrepancies. Assists with enhancing operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for process improvement within accounts payable activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes standard invoices and payment requests in compliance with established company policies and applicable regulations.
• Verifies accuracy of vendor information and transaction details prior to payment authorization.
• Communicates with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve routine and varied discrepancies and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintains organized and up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Identifies and escalates complex issues or exceptions to appropriate team members or leadership for resolution.
• Supports routine month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing required reports and reconciliations.
• Contributes to ongoing process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounts payable operations.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

2 - 4 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, finance support, or a related field required.

Anticipated starting pay range: $33.00- $43.00 Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates .

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.