Accounts Payable Specialist I

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 61,606,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist I to join our collaborative team in Fargo, ND. You will accurately process invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments, and maintain vendor records to support procurement and ensure compliant financial operations.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of accounting-related experience, strong attention to detail, and solid communication with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience preferred or an associate’s/bachelor’s in accounting or related field.
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures and standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and basic ERP systems is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and update vendor records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies for accurate accounts.
• Support payment cycles, including check runs and electronic payments.
• Create and maintain purchase orders aligned with project needs.
• Maintain vendor master records and respond to routine inquiries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in accounting or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

Job description

Ulteig has an outstanding opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist I to join our engaging and collaborative team. In this role, the Accounts Payable Specialist I is responsible for the accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, vendor payments, and vendor records while supporting procurement activities and delivering excellent service to internal and external customers. This role helps ensure efficient, compliant, and accurate financial operations across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies and established approval procedures.
• Accurately enter, validate, and process vendor invoices and payment transactions across multiple legal entities while maintaining data integrity and compliance standards.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate account balances.
• Support payment cycles, including check runs and electronic vendor payments, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
• Create and maintain purchase orders based on project team requirements and approved vendor quotations, ensuring adherence to procurement processes.
• Establish, maintain, and update vendor master records while ensuring compliance with internal controls, documentation requirements, and company policies.
• Provide professional and timely support to vendors and internal stakeholders by responding to routine inquiries and assisting with issue resolutions.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

What We Expect from You

• 2 years of experience, an associate's or bachelor's in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures and standards.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle confidential matters related to daily business operations.
• Strong organizational/follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Must possess well-rounded knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures of the associated industry.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Demonstrates the ability to be organized, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience with Microsoft D365 F&O preferred.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meeting your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive, whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule, so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $21.50 - $28.00/ hour
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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