Job Description:
Build More with Your Career at Christman Constructors, Inc.
With projects throughout the Midwest, Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CCI is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist in our Lansing, Michigan region!
What You Will Do:
As an Accounts Payable Specialist, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Sends checks to the appropriate person for signature, and matches checks to ensure accuracy prior to sending for payment.
Receives unapproved invoices and sends them to the appropriate person for approval.
Completes full cycle invoice creation, processing, and tracking including printing checks and balancing check batches.
Reviews bids and pre-qualifications, as required.
Manages office supply inventory and ordering, as required.
Responds to requests from internal and external partners regarding invoices and payments.
Assists with check printing, waivers, and monitoring of held checks for compliance release.
Manages administration of Comdata program, including but not limited to managing vendor enrollment and processing weekly transmissions.
Ensures subcontractor compliance requirements are met, in support of Project Accountants.
Processes assigned reports, as required.
Expected Hours of Work and Travel: Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply. Must have reliable transportation. Minimal travel required. Majority of travel done during work hours; overnight stays may be required.
What You Will Bring to the Team:
Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role.
Or equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
Accounts Payable experience in the construction industry.
Viewpoint software knowledge.
Experience in a ‘paperless’ environment.
The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in an Accounts Payable role
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening
- Reliable transportation
- Accounts Payable experience in the construction industry
- Viewpoint software knowledge
- Experience in a paperless environment
What We Do
Founded in 1894, The Christman Company is a prominent commercial construction management firm. They provide comprehensive services including general contracting, design-build, and project planning. Partnering with leading organizations, they operate across diverse sectors such as government, healthcare, education, and industrial, focusing on delivering expertise, leadership, and partnership to add value to every project. They are dedicated to uniting great people in great achievement.









