Accounts Payable Associate

Description

Mortenson is looking for an Accounts Payable Associate who will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices.

The role includes processing invoices, handling department mail distribution, scanning and routing invoices for coding and approval, maintaining scanners, ensuring timely payment processing, researching and resolving past‑due balances or disputes, assisting with data loads, weekly sales tax field reporting, month‑end close, supplier statement review, unaccounted reporting, missing invoice attachments, systems testing, and other assigned duties. The associate will provide daily queue metrics, escalate issues to the supervisor or manager, and participate in department projects and company initiatives.

• Process invoices
• Responsible for department mail distribution and scanning/routing of invoices for coding and approval
• Ensure all invoices are processed for payment in an accurate and timely manner
• Research and resolve all past due balances or disputes
• Assist with Dataloads
• Assist with weekly Sales Tax Field reporting
• Assist with month end close as needed
• Assist with supplier statement review
• Review unaccounted reporting and resolve outstanding activity
• Review missing invoice attachments reporting and resolve when applicable
• Assist with systems testing as needed
• Provide daily queue metrics to Accounts Payable Supervisor
• Provide timely escalation of issues requiring 2nd level support to Accounting Payable Supervisor or Manager
• Participate in department projects and company initiatives as required

Requirements

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is a plus. Experience in accounts payable and construction accounting is beneficial. The role requires strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven environment, professionalism, confidentiality, active listening, and proficiency with Kofax, Oracle, ServiceNow, and the Microsoft suite.

• High school degree or GED required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
• Construction accounting experience a plus
• Ability to perform in a dynamic, changing environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work well within a deadline driven environment
• Perform functions efficiently and accurately with little direction supervision
• Positive, professional attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Working knowledge of Kofax, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Microsoft suite is a plus
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position

Benefits

Benefits include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans, a 401(k) with Mortenson match, paid time off and holidays, employer‑paid life, AD&D and disability insurance, a no‑cost mental health tool, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. Base pay ranges from $27.55 to $37.21, with higher rates for certain locations. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Gym membership discount program
• Base pay range $27.55 – $37.21 (higher in certain locations)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance