Accounts Payable Specialist

StormWater Pros; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

StormWater Pros is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to own the full AP cycle for our Arizona, Utah and California operations. You will code invoices to jobs and cost codes, perform three-way matches, and ensure timely payments in a fast-paced construction services environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work cross-state, and effective communication with vendors and project teams. In-person work location is required, and starting salary is $60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with Foundation Software (job cost & AP modules).
• Degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with public works, prevailing wage or bonded projects.
• Familiarity with Arizona TPT, Utah and California sales and use tax.
• Experience with document management using Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Own the full AP cycle for AZ, UT, and CA operations, processing a high volume of vendor and subcontractor invoices across divisions.
• Code invoices to the correct job, phase, cost code, and cost type (labor, material, equipment, subcontract, other).
• Perform three-way matching of POs, receiving documents, and invoices to ensure accuracy.
• Work with Procurement to confirm materials and services were received as ordered and invoiced at PO price, resolving discrepancies before payment.
• Track subcontractor retention, lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and W-9s before releasing payment.
• Route invoices for approval and follow up on items held past due dates.
• Enforce AP cutoff for correct period and job, accrue received-not-invoiced costs at month end.
• Reconcile AP subledger to GL monthly and prepare AP aging reports.
• Support audits, bonding reviews, and lender requests with AP schedules and documentation.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Foundation Software

Microsoft 365

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

StormWater Pros is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to own the full AP cycle for our Arizona, Utah and California operations. This role codes vendor invoices to the correct jobs and cost codes, enforces month-end cutoff, reconciles vendor statements, and keeps payments accurate and on time in a fast-paced construction services environment.

Invoice processing and job costing

• Own the full AP cycle for Arizona, Utah, and California operations, processing a high volume of vendor and subcontractor invoices across multiple divisions.
• Code invoices to the correct job, phase, cost code, and cost type (labor, material, equipment, subcontract, other).
• Follow the purchase order process and perform three-way matching of POs, receiving documents, and invoices.
• Work with Procurement to confirm materials and services were received as ordered and invoiced at the agreed PO price, and resolve price, quantity, and receiving discrepancies before payment.
• Track subcontractor retention, lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and W-9s before releasing payment.
• Route invoices for approval and follow up on items held past their due dates.

Month-end close

• Enforce AP cutoff so costs land in the correct period and on the correct job.
• Identify and accrue received-not-invoiced costs and late-arriving invoices at month end.
• Confirm job costs are complete and correctly coded to support WIP accuracy.
• Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger each month.

Vendor management

• Reconcile vendor statements monthly, resolving missing invoices, duplicate charges, credits, and unapplied payments.
• Maintain clean vendor master files and prevent duplicate vendors and payments.
• Serve as the main point of contact for vendor inquiries and payment status.

Multi-state compliance

• Apply each state’s sales and use tax rules to AP, review invoices for proper tax treatment, and accrue use tax where vendors did not charge it.
• Maintain 1099 vendor records and support year-end 1099 filing.
• Track subcontractor documentation to support prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance on public works jobs.

Payments and reporting

• Prepare weekly check runs, ACH, and credit card payments for review and approval.
• Reconcile company credit card statements and code charges to jobs and GL accounts.
• Prepare AP aging and cash requirement reports for the Accounting Manager and CFO.
• Support audits, bonding reviews, and lender requests with AP schedules and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Foundation Software (job cost and AP modules) is a strong plus.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with public works, prevailing wage or bonded projects.
• Familiarity with Arizona TPT, Utah and California sales and use tax.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and document management.

Skills and Work Environment

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume work.
• Organized, self-directed and able to manage competing deadlines across states.
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, project managers and field staff.
• Discretion with confidential financial and vendor information.
• Office environment; extended hours may be required at month end and year end.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Salary: $60,000