Shapiro & Duncan, Inc
The Accounts Payable Specialist is part of the Accounting Team, under the general supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager. This role will be primarily responsible for processing invoices and ensuring the payment of all vendors and subcontractors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. This role involves liaison with partners internally and externally. Candidates must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Scan, index, process and route vendor invoices (and supporting documentation) for approval including accurately calculating prompt-pay discounts, applying correct sales/use tax treatment, freight charges, etc. Ensure timely and accurate payment of all approved invoices (check mailing, online payments etc). Reconcile vendor statements and reviews monthly. Retrieve online billings (utilities) and process within required payment terms. Calculate and process subcontractor billings for payment including performing basic cost analysis as needed. Work with Project Management Team to ensure executed contracts and change orders associated with billings are indexed in Pvault. Prepare twice weekly Subcontractor Payment Report for approval. Subcontractor payment review including issuing & tracking release of liens or other required documents for payment release. Track and transmit certified payrolls for subcontractors as required. Administration of certificates of insurance compliance for all subcontractors and vendors. Deputizes for the AP team members in their absence. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS
Brings strong, demonstrated experience of the purchasing, and accounts payables cycle. Experience in a high-volume AP environment. Familiarity with tax regulations related to vendor payments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve conflict professionally. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. High sense of urgency and initiative, with ability to meet deadlines and effectively multi-task. Knowledge of the construction industry is a plus. Strong basic math skills. Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); Intermediate level excel proficiency preferred. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the accounting principles of accounts payable. Ability to deal with internal and external customers ethically and exceed customers' expectations. Able to secure and maintain confidential information. High School Diploma (experience may be substituted for education); college degree (AA, AS, BA, BS) in related field (Business Management, Accounting) and/or accounting/finance experience preferred. Work eight hours per day in the office, Monday-Friday with occasional overtime; able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and remain in static positions for duration of shift. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: 301-545-5154 Email: employment@shapiroandduncan.com Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese. English – Spanish – Chinese. If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English.
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Scan, index, process and route vendor invoices (and supporting documentation) for approval including accurately calculating prompt-pay discounts, applying correct sales/use tax treatment, freight charges, etc. Ensure timely and accurate payment of all approved invoices (check mailing, online payments etc). Reconcile vendor statements and reviews monthly. Retrieve online billings (utilities) and process within required payment terms. Calculate and process subcontractor billings for payment including performing basic cost analysis as needed. Work with Project Management Team to ensure executed contracts and change orders associated with billings are indexed in Pvault. Prepare twice weekly Subcontractor Payment Report for approval. Subcontractor payment review including issuing & tracking release of liens or other required documents for payment release. Track and transmit certified payrolls for subcontractors as required. Administration of certificates of insurance compliance for all subcontractors and vendors. Deputizes for the AP team members in their absence. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS
Brings strong, demonstrated experience of the purchasing, and accounts payables cycle. Experience in a high-volume AP environment. Familiarity with tax regulations related to vendor payments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve conflict professionally. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. High sense of urgency and initiative, with ability to meet deadlines and effectively multi-task. Knowledge of the construction industry is a plus. Strong basic math skills. Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); Intermediate level excel proficiency preferred. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the accounting principles of accounts payable. Ability to deal with internal and external customers ethically and exceed customers' expectations. Able to secure and maintain confidential information. High School Diploma (experience may be substituted for education); college degree (AA, AS, BA, BS) in related field (Business Management, Accounting) and/or accounting/finance experience preferred. Work eight hours per day in the office, Monday-Friday with occasional overtime; able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and remain in static positions for duration of shift. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: 301-545-5154 Email: employment@shapiroandduncan.com Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese. English – Spanish – Chinese. If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English.
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