Accounts Payable Specialist
EB-1912913078
Thornton
CO
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Accounts Payable Specialist
Build your AP career with a nationally recognized industry leader
Join a company that powers some of the most impactful infrastructure projects in the country — from renewable energy farms to large-scale transmission and commercial construction. Consistently ranked among the Top 5 Specialty Electrical Construction Firms by Engineering News-Record, we are known for innovation, scale, and excellence — and our accounting team plays a critical role in making it all happen.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume AP environment and enjoy collaborating across teams to keep operations running smoothly, this is an opportunity to grow your expertise and make a visible impact.
What You’ll Do
As an AP Specialist, you’ll take ownership of full-cycle accounts payable in a high-volume, process-driven environment while partnering closely with internal teams and vendors.
Key responsibilities include:
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Manage full-cycle, high-volume accounts payable, including 2-way and 3-way matching
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Process invoices through an automated AP workflow and ensure proper approvals for non-PO invoices
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Ensure accurate, timely vendor payments and proactively resolve discrepancies
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Reconcile vendor statements and research invoice or payment issues
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Process and audit employee expense reports
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Apply and validate sales and use tax when applicable
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Serve as a responsive point of contact for vendor and internal inquiries
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Support internal and external audit activities
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Maintain clear, up-to-date process documentation
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Contribute to continuous process improvement and cross-team collaboration
This role is performed onsite in a company-designated office or field location.
What You Bring
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5+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment
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Strong experience with 2-way and 3-way matching and vendor reconciliations
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Comfort working with spreadsheets and large data sets
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems
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High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
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Construction industry experience is a plus
Skills That Set You Apart
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Strong understanding of AP systems and accounting workflows
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Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
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Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams
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Problem-solver who takes initiative to resolve issues quickly
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Professional discretion when handling confidential information
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Work for a top-ranked national construction leader involved in major infrastructure and renewable energy projects
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Be part of a high-impact accounting function that supports complex, large-scale operations
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Collaborative environment where AP is valued as a key business partner
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Opportunity to sharpen your technical skills and grow within a stable, established organization