Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role

In this position the specialist will oversee day‑to‑day AP operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing in a dynamic environment, and will support the project team with ad‑hoc financial analyses. • Process and review complex vendor invoices, matching them to purchase orders, contracts, and project documentation. • Assign accurate general ledger codes, cost centers, and project accounting attributes. • Serve as primary contact for vendors, resolving inquiries, discrepancies, and disputes. • Prepare and process vendor payments in line with payment terms, internal controls, and company policies. • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve complex discrepancies promptly. • Lead AP‑related month‑end activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. • Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, SOX regulations, and industry best practices. • Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis, reporting, and support to project and Finance teams. • Support internal, external, and compliance audits with accurate documentation and timely responses. • Identify and recommend improvements to AP and site workflows and implement enhancements. • Deliver accurate, high‑quality information and analysis on schedule. • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and project information.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸invoice processing
• ▸gl coding
• ▸payment processing
• ▸reconciliation
• ▸month‑end close
• ▸compliance

What You Bring

The company is hiring a self‑driven Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage all AP activities for a major project site. The role requires advanced full‑cycle AP experience and the ability to operate independently while collaborating with on‑site teams, vendors, and central Finance. Candidates must be prepared for on‑site presence as required by the client, and all application information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines. • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (preferred). • Minimum three years of full‑cycle accounts payable experience, preferably in project‑based or construction settings. • Experience with modern AP automation software. • Ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven environment. • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. • Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving abilities. • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel. • Ability to collaborate with project teams and finance department. • Quick learner of new systems, processes, and concepts.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸3+ years
• ▸ap automation
• ▸excel
• ▸detail oriented
• ▸independent

Benefits

Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, values diversity, and offers equal‑opportunity employment.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time