Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter

. Process vendor invoices and payment disbursements, verifying purchase orders, vendor information, taxes, discounts, and coding .

Posted 10/10/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $28 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction accounts payable processes, including lien waiver management and vendor invoice reconciliation. Proficient in Excel and construction-focused systems, with a strong ability to collaborate with project, purchasing, and accounting teams.

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Construction Accounts Payable ExperienceLien Waiver ManagementVendor Invoice ReconciliationExcel ProficiencyAP Automation Support

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Hard Skills

Vendor Invoice ProcessingPayment DisbursementCost ValidationDocumentation ReviewAccount ReconciliationIssue ResolutionPurchase Order VerificationRetainage ManagementPayment Discrepancy InvestigationFinancial Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationIndependenceProblem SolvingWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Document Management SystemsWorkflow SystemsConstruction-Focused Systems

Industry Keywords

ConstructionAccounts PayableLien WaiverSubcontractor InvoicesPayment TermsFinancial RecordsAP AutomationProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process vendor invoices and payment disbursements, verifying purchase orders, vendor information, taxes, discounts, and coding
Review subcontractor invoices against purchase orders and contracts, validating costs, retainage, and payment terms
Manage the full lien waiver and lien release process, including requesting, tracking, reviewing, and collecting required documentation
Serve as the primary point of contact for lien waiver administration
Follow up with vendors and resolve documentation issues
Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances, missing invoices, payment discrepancies, and account issues
Research and resolve complex payment delays by tracing invoices, approvals, purchase orders, and supporting documentation
Partner with Project Managers, Purchasing, and Accounting teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records
Use document management and workflow systems to route invoices and supporting documentation for review and approval
Support AP automation and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have construction/extensive lien waiver experience
2+ years of Senior or lead-level accounts payable experience
2+ years of experience working extensively in a construction-specific accounts payable environment
2+ years of intermediate-level experience with Excel
Experience with construction-focused systems
Prior lead-level experience providing direct oversight of accounts payable processes and complex issue resolution
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a high-paced team environment
Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
Strong communication skills to partner with project, purchasing, and accounting teams and liaise with vendors and subcontractors
Interest in supporting and adopting AP automation and process improvement initiatives
Ability to work within a standard 40-hour work week, primarily on Central Time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Fully remote work option
Flexible start and end times within a standard 40-hour work week
Growth opportunities
Opportunity to support AP automation and process improvement initiatives