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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Serve Electric | Sterling Heights, MI (Hybrid)

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We're looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing finance team. This is a developmental role designed for someone early in their accounting or finance career who wants to learn the financial side of the construction industry. You'll start in accounts payable and grow into hands-on exposure to project accounting, billing, compliance, and cash flow, with coaching and support from experienced finance leaders. If you're curious, organized, and eager to learn, this is built for you. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position reporting to the Controller, with a hybrid schedule and 3+ days per week in our Sterling Heights office.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Pay:

$60,000-$65,000 salary, based on experience Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off and holidays

Real Growth Paths:

Start in accounts payable and grow into project accounting, billing, compliance, and cash flow

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Exporting purchase orders and invoices from Remarcable and posting them to Intacct Coordinating with the purchasing team to match purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices for accuracy Processing weekly check runs and electronic payments, and preparing supporting documentation for review Collaborating with project managers and procurement teams to resolve invoice or payment questions Onboarding new vendors and serving as the main point of contact for vendor questions Reconciling vendor statements monthly to confirm all invoices are entered and paid Preparing and filing sales/use tax returns and annual reports Collecting and tracking AIA lien waivers from subcontractors and suppliers before releasing payment Preparing weekly AP forecasts to support cash flow planning Supporting Accounts Receivable as needed

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

1+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or administrative support preferred Hands-on experience with accounts payable, receivable, billing, or general accounting preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent bookkeeping certification Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Curious learner who enjoys problem-solving and developing new skills Comfortable with business-to-business transactions and professional customer/vendor communication Service-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across teams Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables Comfort and familiarity with accounting software (Intacct, Remarcable, or similar systems preferred) If you're detail-oriented, curious, and ready to build your accounting career with a team that does the right thing for our customers, our coworkers, and ourselves, we want to hear from you!