Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-site, 5 days/week)
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Accounts Payable Manager
Company Overview:
LPL Solar is a self-perform solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We specialize in utility-scale solar projects and maintain long-standing relationships with leading utilities and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) across the U.S. Our leadership team brings over 20 GW of combined solar construction experience, with more than 200 projects completed across thirteen states and the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is a key part of the Accounts Payable department, responsible for processing invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting various accounting functions. The ideal candidate has experience in construction accounting and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and enter invoices using HH2 (automated billing system)
• Ensure accurate entry of vendor information, invoice numbers, dates, amounts, due dates, coding, and payment dates
• Assist in weekly AP runs using Sage 300 accounting software
• Perform monthly vendor reconciliations and ensure accuracy of statements and invoices
• Perform month-end close process by reviewing & approving assigned invoices and credit card transactions, while ensuring all monthly invoices are accurately entered and processed on time
• Match invoices with waivers and release of liens as part of the AP payment process
• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Scan and weekly payment remittances
• Review and approve all invoices in Final Review, ensuring accuracy of key invoice details, including vendor name, invoice number, and amount, before exporting to Sage
• Review and code AMEX and Comdata credit card transactions
• Assist with other accounts payable and accounting tasks as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to manage high-volume workloads and prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction accounting software
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of construction accounting experience, including at least 2 years in Accounts Payable
• Experience with Sage 300, HH2, AMEX/Comdata is a plus
• Must work from LPL Solar’s office in Fort Lauderdale, FL