Account Payable, Construction

Ezee Fiber • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable, Construction to support our rapidly growing Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) business. This role serves as the primary finance liaison between the Accounting, Construction, Engineering, and Permitting teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices supporting new network builds.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, enjoys solving problems, and has experience working cross-functionally in a team environment. Experience in the telecommunications or FTTH industry is highly desirable, along with NetSuite experience.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounts payable experience, plus 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in construction, telecommunications, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Experience processing high-volume invoices in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, invoice matching, vendor management, and payment processing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's licenses

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the FTTH, telecommunications, broadband, or utility industry is a strong plus.
• NetSuite ERP experience is highly preferred (major plus).
• Experience supporting construction accounting or capital projects.
• Familiarity with government permitting processes and construction-related invoicing.
• Understanding of GAAP capitalization principles related to construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable invoices related to: Government franchise fees, Municipal and utility permitting, General contractor invoices, Construction damage claims, Engineering and construction vendors supporting new fiber network builds.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Construction, Engineering, Permitting, and external vendors.
• Review invoices for accuracy, coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Ensure invoices are processed timely to support ongoing construction schedules and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Monitor permit-related expenditures and franchise fee payments for multiple municipalities.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, W-9 collection, insurance documentation, and vendor maintenance.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances.
• Support month-end close deadlines.
• Assist with proper project coding for capitalization in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain organized electronic documentation supporting AP transactions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and other generous benefit programs
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree