Accounts Payable Specialist, Shared Services

Oldcastle; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH Americas Materials, a leading supplier of construction materials, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist in Alpharetta. The role supports shared services, handles high-volume invoice processing, and resolves complex AP issues within a SOX-controlled environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years in AP, SAP VIM experience, and a strong customer-service mindset, with excellent English communication and process-improvement skills. Hybrid work and growth opportunities are offered at CRH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable within a Shared Services environment.
• Experience with SAP VIM environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high levels of customer service.
• Familiarity with designing and standardizing transactional processes.
• Knowledge of construction/production industry practices is a plus.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and work collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Strong computer skills.
• Proven skills in process improvement and technology-enabled efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Sustain a culture of continuous improvement to optimize AP processes.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly AP tasks with accuracy and SOX compliance.
• Correspond with vendors and internal stakeholders and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Complete AP processing, vendor statement reconciliation, and payment runs accurately.
• Identify root causes and recommend system trainings or process improvements.
• Perform in a high-volume, controls-driven environment and support internal/external audits.
• Provide insights on policies and procedures and contribute to reporting.

Skills

Accounting accuracy

Customer service orientation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP VIM

Job description

Job ID: 520356CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to support our Shared services. This role involves processing and handling of invoices, resolve queries within an automated, high-volume, and SOX controlled environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, strong problem-solving abilities, and can resolve complex accounts payable situation expeditiously. The Specialist is also expected to identify continuous improvement opportunities and communicate them to the Procure-to-Pay Supervisor or Manager.

What Procure-to-pay (P2P) does

P2P streamlines the process of processing invoices, ensuring suppliers are paid efficiently and managing the Travel and Expense program. By centralizing accounts payable functions, it fosters consistent standards, improved compliance, and enhanced visibility across an organization. P2P empowers the organization to reach a high level of efficiency while minimizing errors and enhance vendors and internal customer experience. Furthermore, the Shared Service P2P department can leverage data analytics for better decision-making, optimizing overall financial and operational performance.

What Shared Services Does

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships. Manages the Travel and Expense Program.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.

Key Responsibilities

Sustain a culture of continuous improvement to deliver effective and efficient AP processes.

Execute daily, weekly, and monthly complex AP-assigned tasks and ensure compliance with processes, policies, and controls.

Correspond with vendors, local buyers or corporate leaders and promptly respond to escalated inquiries.

Complete all required AP processing work (invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation or payment runs) with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Identify root causes for problems or discrepancies and provide feedback to Management regarding systems improvements or training needs based on the frequency of problem types and inquiries from customers.

Perform accurately in a high-volume transactions and SOX control environment.

Prepare support requested by internal and external auditors.

Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer experience.

Perform responsibilities assigned by the AP Processing Supervisor and/or AP Processing Manager to meet business needs.

Provide insight on AP related policies and procedures.

Complete AP reporting on invoice receipt, processing, payment, and exceptions

Influence and negotiate with a wide range of audiences, internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable functions within a Shared Services.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with SAP VIM environment
• Proven track record of delivering high levels of customer service.
• Familiarity with designing and standardizing transactional processes.
• Working knowledge of building products/construction industry practices preferred.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and maintain a collaborative culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Strong computer skills.
• Proven skills in process improvement and technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Ability to prioritize and provide clarity.

Work Environment

Hybrid role with flexible work options, requiring some in-person presence.

Normal office working conditions with a quiet noise level.

Able to communicate by telephone and in person.

Able to use a computer for word processing, email communication, and document preparation.

May require sitting for extended periods.

Location

Hybrid - 3 days in office. 100% in office during transition.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.