“Established in 1972, Saunders Construction, Inc. is a customer-centric organization providing a wide range of services based on our client’s needs. Our customers are always the center of what we do. Our values are why we exist and the cornerstone of all our decisions. Our reputation and relationships are based on Care, Collaboration, Commitment and Community. With over $5 billion in successful projects, Saunders is currently ranked as one of the largest general contractors in Colorado by Engineering News Record Magazine and the Denver Business Journal. Saunders takes pride in our depth, diversity and consistency.”

Purpose of the Role

Saunders Construction, Inc. (Saunders) is seeking a full-time accounts payable administrator to join the Accounting Department.  This role will focus on maintaining all accounts payable functions to include posting, paying, and reconciling vendor accounts for the multiple companies.

Functions / Duties

• Data entry of accounts payable invoices
• Scan and manage physical invoices received to electronic form
• Verify coding of invoices and route invoices to the appropriate team members for approval. Most invoices are received electronically through our document management system.
• Document Management data quality review and batch posting.
• Administer and process corporate credit cards.
• Assist in preparation of weekly check runs in multiple companies.
• Assist in preparation of monthly reconciliations during monthly/quarterly close cycles.
• Calculate and apply local, city and state sales and use tax rules to invoices.
• Submit State and City Sales & Use taxes
• Prepare and record internal transactions and reclassifications via Accounts Payable.
• Research and reconcile vendor statements and invoice inquiries from internal personnel and external vendors.
• Develop and maintain professional relationship with vendors, handling all inquiries in a timely manner
• Assist with annual preparation of 1099s

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

• Two years of accounts payable related experience; Construction or similar industry a plus
• Experience with multi-entity accounting a plus
• Strong communications skills: ability to effectively convey information to others, and actively listen to employee questions
• High degree of ethics: ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to sensitive information, and conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner that demonstrates integrity, trust, care and collaboration
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, problem solve and take ownership of work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (i.e. vlookups, pivots tables)

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

• Spends approximately 70% of the time sitting, and 30% of the time either standing or walking while on the job.
• Occasionally* lifts up to 15 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions.
• Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties.
• Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and radio.
• Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard.
• Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment.

Constantly - Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time

Frequently - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasionally - Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Saunders Construction's Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Plan
• 401k Plan / Safe Harbor plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

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This posting is intended for individual applicants.