Construction Accounts Payable Lead - Sabey Corporation

At a glance

As the Construction Accounts Payable Lead, you will help drive the day-to-day execution of accounts payable operations, ensuring vendor, subcontractor, and employee-related obligations are processed accurately and on time. You’ll work across high-volume, multi-state transactions while supporting weekly check runs, subcontractor pay applications, credit card processing, intercompany activity, and billings.

Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source's client, Sabey Corporation, is recruiting a Construction Accounts Payable Lead to join their team in Tukwila, WA. With two openings on the team, this is an opportunity to take on a high-volume, hands-on accounting role where accuracy, process improvement, and strong relationships directly support Sabey’s growing operations. Sabey is looking for people who bring a hungry, humble, and smart approach to their work and want to contribute to a collaborative, growth-minded culture. 

Who is Sabey Corporation? 

Sabey Corporation is a privately held powerhouse in real estate development, construction, and data center operations, renowned for its visionary approach, long-term stability, and culture of innovation. From high-performance data centers to state-of-the-art commercial properties, Sabey builds the infrastructure that fuels technological advancements, life-saving healthcare solutions, and cutting-edge research across North America. Headquartered in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside of Seattle); Quincy/Wenatchee WA, Ashburn, VA, Austin, Texas, and New York City, NY, Sabey is more than just a developer—its teams drive industry transformation, tackling complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. At Sabey, collaboration and ingenuity aren't just encouraged—they are the foundation for excellence. 

About This Role 

As the Construction Accounts Payable Lead, you will help drive the day-to-day execution of accounts payable operations, ensuring vendor, subcontractor, and employee-related obligations are processed accurately and on time. You’ll work across high-volume, multi-state transactions while supporting weekly check runs, subcontractor pay applications, credit card processing, intercompany activity, and billings. 

Beyond transaction processing, this role offers the opportunity to help improve how the team works. You’ll contribute to process documentation, policy and procedure development, and the continued automation of accounting practices. This is a strong fit for an experienced AP professional who is highly organized, comfortable navigating complex accounting systems, and motivated to make processes better—not simply maintain them. 

The Tukwila office offers free onsite parking and access to an onsite gym. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 

Your Contribution Will Likely Include 

• Managing high-volume accounts payable activity across multiple states, including invoice coding and data entry 

• Processing subcontractor pay applications and supporting accurate, timely data entry 

• Preparing and facilitating weekly check runs and payment releases 

• Supporting monthly credit card processing 

• Processing, entering, and posting billings AP 

• Processing intercompany transactions and related data entry 

• Managing two AP email inboxes and helping ensure timely, responsive service 

• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with Sabey employees, clients, vendors, and subcontractors 

• Applying accounts payable best practices and sound judgment to ensure processes align with applicable standards and requirements 

• Contributing to the development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation 

• Supporting the automation and modernization of accounting practices 

• Participating in special accounts payable projects as business needs evolve 

• Embodying Sabey’s core values and bringing a hungry, humble, and smart mindset to the team 

Experience You Will Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or directly related equivalent experience 

• 5+ years of accounting or directly related experience 

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience 

• Strong understanding of accounts payable best practices and the judgment to evaluate processes for compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards 

• Strong mathematical reasoning and the ability to navigate complex accounting challenges, systems, and processes 

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Suite 

• Proficiency with Yardi or comparable accounting software 

• Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to accounting calculations and record keeping 

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships across different levels of an organization 

• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction while contributing effectively within a collaborative team 

• Aptitude and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and technology 

Sabey's Investment in You 

Sabey is committed to building an enduring, next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. Through SabeyLife, a holistic well-being initiative, Sabey provides the resources, benefits, and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. https://sabey.com/about/careers 

SabeyLife includes: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA). 

• Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO. 

• Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan. 

• Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last. 

Sabey offers long-term career growth, internal mobility, and a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are supported and promoted from within — something few competitors can match. 

Compensation & Additional Information 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $54,986.94 - $82,480.41. 

Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: http://6126385.hs-sites.com/sabey-jobs 

Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction, are equal opportunity employers and drug-free workplaces. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. 

Another Source works with its clients on a retained basis. We encourage candidates who meet most — though not necessarily all — of the qualifications to apply and share their story. 

If you need assistance or accommodation to apply, please contact Sabey Human Resources at 206-919-3054 or [email protected]. 

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