Accounts Payable Specialist – Construction Finance

Granger Construction; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Wellness programs

Growth & Development

Job summary

Granger Construction is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations across projects. You’ll process invoices, review employee expenses, and maintain accurate records to ensure efficiency and compliance.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and proactive problem-solving within a collaborative team. You’ll work with the CFO and Controller, leveraging Excel and document management tools to keep workflows running smoothly and to back up payroll processing when

Qualifications

• Association/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• Experience in accounts payable or general accounting support preferred (construction experience a plus).
• Understanding of payroll processes, taxes, and related regulations is highly valued.
• Experience with PDF tools and document management systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support of the accounts payable function, including invoice receipt, scanning, processing, verification, and payment.
• Review and process employee expense reports accurately and timely.
• Respond to lien-related inquiries and support compliance documentation.
• Maintain organized records through document management, filing, and scanning.
• Serve as a backup to payroll processing, including training alongside the Payroll Processing Manager and stepping in as needed.
• Support additional accounting and administrative tasks in partnership with the CFO and Controller.
• Contribute to process improvements and help maintain efficient, accurate workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Integrity and confidentiality

Multitasking and prioritization

Business acumen

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

PDF tools

Document management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Granger Construction is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations across projects. You’ll process invoices, review employee expenses, and maintain accurate records to ensure efficiency and compliance.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and proactive problem-solving within a collaborative team. You’ll work with the CFO and Controller, leveraging Excel and document management tools to keep workflows running smoothly and to back up payroll processing when