Accounts Payable Specialist

The Christman Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations in our Lansing, MI area. The role focuses on full cycle invoice processing, check printing, and vendor communications within a construction context.

Qualifications include an Associates degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of two years in accounts payable, with familiarity in Viewpoint software and a paperless environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Sends checks to the appropriate person for signature, and matches checks to ensure accuracy prior to sending for payment.
• Receives unapproved invoices and sends them to the appropriate person for approval.
• Completes full cycle invoice creation, processing, and tracking including printing checks and balancing check batches.
• Reviews bids and pre-qualifications, as required.
• Manages office supply inventory and ordering, as required.
• Responds to requests from internal and external partners regarding invoices and payments.
• Assists with check printing, waivers, and monitoring of held checks for compliance release.
• Manages administration of Comdata program, including but not limited to managing vendor enrollment and processing weekly transmissions.
• Ensures subcontractor compliance requirements are met, in support of Project Accountants.
• Processes assigned reports, as required.

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Viewpoint software

Job description

Build More with Your Career at Christman Constructors, Inc.

What You Will Do

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Sends checks to the appropriate person for signature, and matches checks to ensure accuracy prior to sending for payment.
• Receives unapproved invoices and sends them to the appropriate person for approval.
• Completes full cycle invoice creation, processing, and tracking including printing checks and balancing check batches.
• Reviews bids and pre-qualifications, as required.
• Manages office supply inventory and ordering, as required.
• Responds to requests from internal and external partners regarding invoices and payments.
• Assists with check printing, waivers, and monitoring of held checks for compliance release.
• Manages administration of Comdata program, including but not limited to managing vendor enrollment and processing weekly transmissions.
• Ensures subcontractor compliance requirements are met, in support of Project Accountants.
• Processes assigned reports, as required.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel

Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply. Must have reliable transportation. Minimal travel required. Majority of travel done during work hours; overnight stays may be required.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Or equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, And Skills For This Role Include

• Accounts Payable experience in the construction industry.
• Viewpoint software knowledge.
• Experience in a ‘paperless’ environment.

The Christman family of companies is an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes)

The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.