Accounts Payable Specialist

Harder Mechanical Contractors • Portland, OR • 1h ago

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation's largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Richmond, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.

As an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist, you will be on a team of accounting professionals who provide in-house support for the company's multiple offices and projects. This position will be based out of our Portland, OR headquarters. The Accounts Payable Specialist acts as the key contact for project teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com.

What you'll be doing:

You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate payments to vendors and subcontractors. You will support the accounting department in maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in the team's customer service to our subcontractors, vendors, clients, and employees. This is a mid-level role that supports our construction projects.

AP Specialist's at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

Pay invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment

Perform company credit card reconciliation and payment

Maintain exceptional organization of accounts payable files

Maintain exceptional relationships with vendors

Effectively utilizes software systems for paperless invoice processing

Build and maintain relationships with employees, subcontractors, and vendors

Ensure accurate and timely payment of all invoices

Conduct statement review and research, and prepare timely payment status responses to vendors

Identify purchase order issues and communicate effectively with the project team to resolve them

Communicate with subcontractors and vendors regarding invoicing and payment issues and work to remedy root causes

Collaborate with the AP Manager and CFO to continuously improve the entire AP process

Support the team environment by cross training and assisting where needed

Provide support to the project team and assist with issues, training, and issue resolution

What you will need to be successful in this role:

Ability to analyze information and processes

Detail-driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to prioritize effectively

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A track record and passion for process improvement

Proficiency with computers, especially business solutions and bookkeeping software

Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships

Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation

Education/Experience:

1 - 5 years' experience in an Accounts Payable environment

Experience in construction industry or similar project-focused environment

Experience with Purchase orders

Exposure to Vista Viewpoint or other construction bookkeeping software preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits - 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company

Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary

Profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities

Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

This position is hourly. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.

About Harder

Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder's commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harder's policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.

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