Accounts Payable Specialist, NA

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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s top hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. With operations across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data‑center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale quickly with market demand.

Vantage Accounting Operations is a shared‑services team responsible for accurately and efficiently recording financial transactions while building positive relationships with customers and vendors across North America. The team coordinates the entry, review, and approval of day‑to‑day transaction processing in accordance with financial policies and department SLAs. Team members proactively solve problems through close collaboration with internal and external partners, continually improving processes with technology, education and standardization.

Location:

Denver, Colorado, USA or Montreal, Quebec, Canada with flexible work arrangement: 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote.

Vantage seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the North American Shared Services team. You will analyze and process complex accounts payable transactions, partner with internal and external stakeholders to research and resolve invoice discrepancies, and drive process improvements. Experience in real estate, construction, manufacturing or production is preferred but not required. The role operates with significant autonomy, managing large projects with limited oversight and engaging with senior‑level managers or directors.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient processes and seamless information flow.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with updates.
• Process invoices for payment, progress billing entries, and expense reports.
• Reconcile past‑due balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze accounts payable processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Run weekly rejected reports for open invoices and purchase orders.
• Provide support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor processes to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date accounts payable records.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes, ensuring all invoices are accounted for.
• Prepare reports related to accounts payable activity, including aging reports and payment status updates.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by management.

• Degree in accounting or equivalent academic credentials preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable required.
• Strong knowledge of A/P processes and ability to manage a large volume of invoices.
• Understanding of accounting principles, including CAPEX and OPEX transactions.
• Experience in real estate, construction, or job cost accounting preferred but not required.
• Data center experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues and complex inquiries.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work with limited information.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to prioritize efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required; knowledge of Yardi Voyager and Certify preferred.
• Comfortable with IT systems and maintaining confidential records.
• Strong analytical skills and professional, positive demeanor.
• Language:
  English required;
  French helpful.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Travel up to 5%, with potential increase as business evolves.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…