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 • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $28 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes within a construction environment, including lien waiver management and vendor invoice reconciliation. Proficient in Excel and experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.

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Accounts Payable ManagementLien Waiver AdministrationVendor Invoice ReconciliationExcel ProficiencyConstruction-Focused Systems

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingCost ValidationPayment DisbursementDocument ManagementWorkflow SystemsFinancial Record MaintenanceIssue ResolutionPurchase Order VerificationRetainage Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborative TeamworkIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Document Management SystemsWorkflow Systems

Industry Keywords

Construction Accounts PayableLien WaiversVendor ManagementPayment DiscrepanciesFinancial Reconciliation

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 contact for lien waiver administration 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of Senior or lead-level accounts payable experience
2+ years of extensive experience in a construction-specific accounts payable environment and working with lien waivers
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 collaboratively in a high-paced team environment
Strong communication skills for partnering with project, purchasing, and accounting teams and liaising with vendors and subcontractors
Interest in supporting and adopting AP automation and process improvement initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
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