Construction Accounts Payable Specialist (On-site Oak Ridge)

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Construction Accounts Payable Specialist to manage payables for its Construction Projects Division, ensuring invoices and payment applications are processed accurately and paid on time.

You will review vendor invoices, code correctly, obtain approvals, and work with project managers and subcontractors to resolve questions while maintaining organized AP records and supporting month-end close.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of accounts payable experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process for the Construction Projects Division.
• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices and subcontractor payment applications.
• Verify invoice accuracy, project coding, approvals, and supporting documents.
• Collaborate with project managers to obtain timely invoice approvals and resolve questions.
• Communicate professionally with vendors and subcontractors regarding billing and payments.
• Monitor payment deadlines and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Maintain organized AP records and support month-end closing.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Construction Accounts Payable Specialist to manage accounts payable activities for its Construction Projects Division. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure invoices and payment applications are processed accurately and paid on time.

Position Details

• Work location: Edgewater office in Oak Ridge, TN
• Schedule: Full-time, 5/8 schedule (five 8-hour days per week)
• Reports to: Projects Financial Controller
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process for the Construction Projects Division
• Review, code, and accurately enter vendor invoices and subcontractor payment applications into the accounting system
• Verify invoice accuracy, project coding, required approvals, and supporting documentation, including lien waivers when applicable
• Work closely with project managers to obtain timely invoice approvals and resolve questions
• Communicate professionally with vendors and subcontractors regarding billing and payment matters
• Monitor payment deadlines and ensure timely and accurate payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and research invoice or payment discrepancies
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and support month-end closing activities
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant accounts payable experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet recurring deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a construction firm and/or government contractor
• Accounting degree
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint is a plus
  
  

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers