Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-site, 5 days/week)
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Company: LPL Solar

Company Overview:
LPL Solar is a leading self-perform solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We serve utilities and large Independent Power Producers (IPPs) across the U.S., delivering over 20 GW of solar construction experience through more than 200 completed projects across thirteen states and Ontario, Canada.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our fast-paced accounting team. This role plays a lead function within the Accounts Payable department, responsible for performing more complex tasks such as final approval of credit card transactions, vendor onboarding, and monthly reconciliations. The senior specialist also supports the Accounts Payable Supervisor and may guide or review the work of team members. The ideal candidate has senior-level A/P experience, is highly organized, and has a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist weekly accounts payable run using Sage 300
• Select and prepare invoices for weekly A/P run for Accounts Payable Supervisor to pay
• Review and match invoices, lien waivers, and releases of liens for payment accuracy and timing
• Final reviewer for AMEX and Comdata credit card transactions to ensure proper coding to department budgets
• Oversee monthly reconciliation of corporate cards and ensure accurate posting of payment and accounting dates
• Manage employee receivables for personal charges on corporate cards and communicate repayment instructions to cardholders
• Perform vendor setup: collect and verify documentation (e.g., W-9s) in compliance with GAAP
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal controls. Assist with audits by preparing and organizing the required documentation
• Review and export invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all key details including vendor name, invoice number, payment amount, payment date, and accounting date
• Assist Accounts Payable Supervisor with reporting and other A/P-related duties

Skills & Qualifications:

• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy and efficiency
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction accounting systems (Sage 300 preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of accounts payable processes and specialty contractor accounting practices

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of A/P experience, with at least 3 years in construction accounting
• Senior-level A/P experience required
• Must be able to work on-site full-time at LPL Solar’s Fort Lauderdale headquarters