**Description** Gibson Electric Co., Inc. (“Gibson”) provides a wide range of commercial electrical construction, maintenance, repair and retrofit, voice/data, and network and structured cabling service within the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois. Our breadth of electrical and telecommunications services can meet the needs of customers no matter what market segment they are involved in—with special attention paid to completing projects on time and on budget. From mission critical and sustainability projects to riser management, prefabrication, and more Gibson Electric’s proven expertise, ISO 9001:2015 certification, comprehensive CAD department, pre-construction division, RCDD-qualified network designers, and Building Industry Consulting Service International- (BICSI) certified installers help ensure clients get first-rate service. Notably, we are the only Chicagoland electrical contractor to be ISO 9001:2015 certified. **General Summary** Provide full-cycle accounts payable support to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and payment. **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** + Review all invoices for mathematical accuracy, appropriate documentation, and approvals. + Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and exceptions. + Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with the company reimbursement policies. + Matching of invoices and subcontracts to purchase orders. + Ensure accurate data entry into the accounting system. + Prepare and process the Weekly and Bi-monthly check disbursements. + Prepare and upload Positive Pay file to the bank for check disbursements. + Set-up and maintain vendor and employee payment files, including management of W-9 forms. + Work with supervisor to develop cost effective methods of accomplishing specific functions. + Prepare special reports and complete other projects as directed. + Support documentation requests for internal audits. + Establish and maintain records of transactions where follow-up action is required and recommend action for closing. + Other duties may be assigned. **Job Specifications** + Experience with ERP software required. Viewpoint Vista Construction software a plus. + Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office 365; Outlook, Word, and Excel required. + Understanding basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is preferred. + Knowledge of general construction accounts payable, auditing, and invoicing a plus. + Strong attention to detail necessary. + Accurate and efficient keyboarding. + Good written and oral communication skills essential. + Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize work assignments. + Proactive work ethic. **Accountability and Measurement** + Partner with others in the department to ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed. + Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with co-workers outside of department and vendors. **LANGUAGE SKILLS** Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations. **Physical Demands and Work Environment** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or computer keyboards. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to regularly commute to site locations. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. **We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.** **Disclaimer** The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. **Notice to prospective employees:** **There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EMC1002EMCGI/JobBoard/cc563430-39f7-4c82-bdfe-62f295bd857a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) . 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