Accounts Payable Intern

Founded in 1972, Saunders Construction provides integrated construction management, general contracting (CM / GC) and commercial real estate development services to a variety of market types in the Rocky Mountain region.

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.

Ranked as one of the largest contractors in Colorado, Saunders has over $8 billion in successful projects encompassing a diverse portfolio of work across 18 market types.

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In addition, Saunders is dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR at Saunders recognizes that investing in our people, focusing on safety, improving business processes, and reducing environmental impact adds value in our industry.

Position Title : Accounts Payable Intern

Classification : FLSA / Non-Exempt

Salary Range : $20-$22 / hour

Reports to : Accounts Payable Manager

Position Type : Full-Time

Purpose of the Role :

The Accounts Payable Intern is responsible for accurately processing and recording all accounts payable transactions. This includes verifying invoices, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring timely payments to vendors and suppliers.

The position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.

Responsibilities :

• Data entry of accounts payable invoices.
• 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 relationships with vendors, handling all inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with annual preparation of 1099s.
• Assist with testing & implementation of new AP workflow system.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience :

• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, particularly in aspects of financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Student seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented, analytical, resourceful, and willing to learn and gain hands-on accounting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

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.

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This posting is intended for individual applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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