Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Specialist

OPTIMUM EPC CONTRACTING is one of New England’s foremost construction managers and general contractors with a broad portfolio of projects for utility scale solar, storage sector, fuel cell, microgrid infrastructure, and distributed energy.

Our team is growing. Optimum EPC is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Specialist to help us continue this great work and serve as a key component of our expanding business. This position reports to the Controller and is responsible for maintaining accounts payable functions while also contributing to accurate monthly and quarterly closing processes and broader accounting operations.

Essential Functions

• Review and process vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and accuracy, including assisting with weekly check runs in collaboration with the Controller and Project Managers.
• Code job-related invoices with job number, cost type, and cost code prior to routing for approval.
• Prioritize invoices requiring fast-track approvals (e.g., utilities, insurance agencies, early payment discount accounts).
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements, research discrepancies, and communicate with vendors/subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Support annual 1099 maintenance and compliance tracking, including collecting required vendor and subcontractor documentation.
• Assist with monthly corporate credit card statement reconciliation.
• Support maintenance of capital equipment inventory control as needed.
• Assist with timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close processes, including more critical accounting functions.
• Maintain fixed asset records and record monthly depreciation.
• Maintain and reconcile prepaid balances and assist with expense accruals.
• Generate monthly inter-company billings.
• Assist with development of annual budgets.
• Manage and process monthly corporate credit card expense program.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and serve as payroll backup when needed.
• Support accounts payable and project accounting functions by syncing subcontractor commitments, project budgets, and change orders across internal systems.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to improve financial planning and process effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting and/or accounts payable (construction industry experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and strong Excel skills.
• Experience using accounting software Foundation and project management systems such as Procore.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking, initiative, flexibility, and sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changes in work plans.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn new systems and be coached for collective success.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and to adjust to changes in priorities and work plans.
• Willingness to learn new systems and to be coached for collective success.

Optimum EPC Contracting offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance; 401(K) with company matching;
Paid Time Off (PTO) earned plus company-paid holidays; professional development; and a collaborative, rewarding culture rooted in a set of Core Values that we believe results in shared success. To learn more visit,

Optimum EPC Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

Optimum EPC Contracting makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Applications and Submissions

Candidates can apply online or send a resume and letter of interest including job history and salary requirements.

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