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Exigent ยท 1 day ago

Accounts Payable Assistant

Exigent is a company focused on providing critical commercial HVAC and mechanical services. They are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Administrative Assistant to support financial and administrative operations, ensuring accurate vendor payments and organized financial records.

CommercialCustomer ServiceFacilities Support ServicesHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports with accurate account and cost center coding
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal teams
Apply vendor credits and reconcile balances in the accounting system
Assist with month-end closing processes by reconciling AP transactions to financial records
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all financial transactions
Manage vendor records, including W-9s, subcontracts, credit applications, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
Ensure timely follow-up and reconciliation of outstanding vendor balances
Coordinate vendor setup and ensure compliance with internal requirements
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues promptly and professionally
Provide financial data to internal teams as needed
Coordinate returns with Dispatch and monitor for timely receipt of credit memos
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and financial regulations
Maintain accurate and current customer tax exemption documentation
Serve as backup for preparing and submitting monthly Market Recovery reports to Union Halls
Greet visitors and vendors; provide professional front office hospitality
Sort and distribute incoming mail daily
Arrange hotel accommodations for field staff as needed
Provide occasional phone support as backup to the Dispatch team
Assist the sales team with clerical and administrative tasks as assigned

Qualification

Accounts Payable experienceAccounting principles knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detailTime management skillsCustomer service mindsetInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsWork independentlyWork collaboratively

Required

2+ years of experience in accounts payable, office administration, or related field
Working knowledge of accounting principles and expense reconciliation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service mindset
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience in a construction, manufacturing, or service-based industry is a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and retirement plans.
PTO: Company Policy- Will offer up to 15 days of PTO + paid company holidays

Company

Exigent

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Exigent offers commercial HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical services that drives crucial systems and boost facility performance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Peter Van Niekerk
CEO and member of the Board
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Kevin Colbert
Chief Operating Officer
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