Accounts Payable Specialist I

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist I | MYR Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at MYR Group, located in Thornton, CO. MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company operating across the U.S. and Canada, specializing in large-scale electrical construction projects. The company’s work directly contributes to a clean energy future and involves delivering complex projects for utilities, municipalities, and commercial clients. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments, maintaining precise financial records within the company’s accounting software, and providing essential administrative support to the accounting team, thereby upholding the integrity of the company’s financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Thornton, CO
• Pay: $36214–$61202 yearly
• Mission: To maintain the financial flow and accuracy of vendor transactions by meticulously processing invoices and payments, and tracking funds within the company’s accounting systems.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, accounting software, AP workflow software, ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Management: Efficiently review and sort all incoming vendor invoices, verify their accuracy and required approvals, and subsequently route them through the appropriate channels for final authorization.
• Transaction Processing: Accurately process a high volume of 2-way and 3-way match vendor invoices using the AP workflow software, ensuring compliance with expected turn-around times for all transactions.
• Payment Facilitation: Actively assist with the preparation and execution of check runs and ACH payments, as well as managing the physical check-mailing process to ensure vendors are paid promptly.
• Vendor Communication & Reconciliation: Proactively review vendor statements to identify discrepancies or required actions, and respond to all internal and external inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.
• Administrative Support & Compliance: Provide general administrative assistance to the accounting team as needed, while consistently adhering to established internal controls and financial procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A high school diploma or GED is required, complemented by a basic understanding of accounts payable processes, procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in data entry, office administration, or accounting.
• Skills: Strong data entry proficiency, the ability to accurately process high-volume transactions, understanding of 2-way and 3-way invoice matching, and exceptional customer service skills.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include a Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, a related Associate’s degree, or familiarity with ERP/accounting systems.