Accounts Payable Specialist

Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist receives, processes, and verifies invoices from vendors and subcontractors. This position will be the main point of contact for both outside vendors and internal personnel. The accounts payable clerk is a full-time, in-office position requiring strong, accurate data entry skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately review, code, and enter vendor and subcontractor invoices into the accounting software.
• Verify that vendor accounts are accurate and up to date by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Process weekly payments to vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist in reviewing corporate credit card purchases to ensure expenses align with company policy and procedures.
• Maintain vendor accounts to ensure the accuracy of information and obtain necessary compliance documents regarding federal tax ID numbers and insurance requirements.
• Verify sales and use tax computations and requirements.
• Communicate with vendors and project managers to resolve invoice discrepancies and questions.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience
• Competency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred education and experience

• Associate degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Experience with vendor invoices and job costing is preferred.
• Experience working for a construction company is preferred.

Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works in an office environment.

Position Type and Work Schedule

• Position Type: Full-time office position.
• Work Schedule: Typical hours will range from 40-45 hours per week and are subject to change.

Office Location
130 60th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it’s all wrapped in a culture built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.

EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.