Accounts Payable Specialist; Construction

Accounts Payable Specialist – Fiber Infrastructure (Contract to Hire)

Location:

Columbus, OH

Pay: $25–$30/hour

Employment Type:

Contract to Hire

• Our client is a rapidly growing fiber infrastructure company building new fiber routes into major data centers throughout the Columbus market.
• The company is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who must have construction industry experience. Candidates must have worked directly in AP for construction or construction‑related operations.
• The role manages all vendor billing, AP workflows, and onboarding tied to fiber deployment projects across the Columbus area.

• Process all vendor and subcontractor invoices tied to fiber construction projects.
• Review invoice accuracy for labor, materials, subcontractor work, and change orders.
• Work closely with construction managers and field teams to reconcile job costs and confirm work completed in the field.
• Manage end‑to‑end vendor onboarding, including collecting W9s, COIs, banking information, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain organized and up‑to‑date vendor files for all active projects.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies or request missing information.
• Assist with month‑end close, cost tracking, and reporting for fiber deployment into data centers.

• Must have direct construction industry experience supporting Accounts Payable. Candidates without construction AP experience will not be considered.
• Experience processing high‑volume construction invoices and working with job‑costing or project‑based billing.
• Ability to collaborate closely with field operations, project managers, and procurement teams.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and comfort navigating ERP or accounting systems.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, construction‑driven environment.

• Accounts Payable experience in telecom, fiber‑optic construction, or utility infrastructure is a major plus.
• Familiarity with underground fiber builds, aerial construction, or low‑voltage/telecom contractor billing.
• Knowledge of lien releases, COIs, three‑way matching, and construction compliance workflows.
• Experience with Net Suite, SAP, Quick Books, or construction‑focused ERP tools.

• Supports construction operations across the Columbus market, including datacenter builds.
• Fast‑paced, project‑driven environment with frequent communication across construction, engineering, and field teams.
• Contract‑to‑hire role with onsite or hybrid expectations depending on client needs.
• Candidates must be located in or near the Columbus area.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 – $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.