Accounts Payable Specialist

LSI; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (company-paid)

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Hospital indemnity

Critical illness

Accident insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

LSI in Twinsburg, OH seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full-cycle AP for construction projects, including job costing and compliance with industry requirements.

You will generate purchase orders and high‑volume invoices, verify accuracy, manage subcontractor payments and lien waivers, and support month‑end close with accruals and AP aging analysis while collaborating with project managers and accounting staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience (construction industry preferred).
• Strong understanding of AP processes and accounting principles
• Experience with job costing and construction documentation (lien waivers, AIA billing, etc.) preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Foundation, Sage, Viewpoint, or similar ERP systems)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite Experience

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders and process high volume invoices
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, approvals, and proper job cost coding
• Manage subcontractor payments, including lien waivers, insurance compliance, and W-9 documentation
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (3-way matching)
• Maintain organized records of all AP transactions and supporting documentation
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with month-end close, including accruals and AP aging analysis
• Collaborate with project managers and accounting staff to ensure accurate job costing
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit standards
• Oversee the AP inbox and respond to inquiries
• Support year-end processes, including 1099 preparation

Skills

Accounts Payable

Construction industry knowledge

Vendor invoicing

Job costing

Excel proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree not specified

Tools

Foundation

Sage

Viewpoint

ERP systems

Job description

LSI is a nationwide provider of engineered lighting, water, and steam efficiency solutions for Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and their end-user clients. Since 1998, we have delivered turnkey installations, retrofits, and ongoing services that reduce energy use, improve system reliability, and generate measurable, predictable savings.

Guided by an engineering mindset and disciplined execution, we help ESCO partners deliver energy performance contracting projects with confidence—on time, on budget, and built to perform.

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and expense reporting while supporting project accounting functions such as job costing and compliance with construction-specific requirements.

What you'll do

• Generate purchase orders and process high volume invoices
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, approvals, and proper job cost coding
• Manage subcontractor payments, including lien waivers, insurance compliance, and W-9 documentation
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (3-way matching)
• Maintain organized records of all AP transactions and supporting documentation
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with month-end close, including accruals and AP aging analysis
• Collaborate with project managers and accounting staff to ensure accurate job costing
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit standards
• Oversee the AP inbox and respond to inquiries
• Support year-end processes, including 1099 preparation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience (construction industry preferred)
• Strong understanding of AP processes and accounting principles
• Experience with job costing and construction documentation (lien waivers, AIA billing, etc.) preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Foundation, Sage, Viewpoint, or similar ERP systems)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite Experience

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, optional additional life insurance, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident
• 401(k): 3% of gross pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Work Location: Twinsburg, OH (In Office)

The pay range for this role is: 55,000 - 75,000 USD per year (LSI Corporate)