Job opening
Accounts Payable Specialist
Filed under Construction
Full job description
Our client, a growing construction company, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with construction industry experience who enjoys managing high-volume invoice processing and working closely with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor and subcontractor invoices accurately and timely.
- Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
- Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
- Manage weekly check runs, ACH, wire payments, and vendor communications.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist with lien releases, waivers, and construction-related compliance documentation.
- Maintain subcontractor insurance certificates, W-9s, and vendor files.
- Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals and account reconciliations.
- Partner with Project Managers and Operations teams to resolve invoice and billing issues.
- Assist with audit requests and special accounting projects as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably within the construction industry.
- Strong understanding of construction accounting processes and subcontractor payments.
- Experience with lien waivers, prevailing wage, or job cost accounting is a plus.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Vista, Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Procore, CMiC, or similar ERP systems.
Why Join?
- Stable and growing construction company.
- Collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to gain exposure to project accounting and job costing.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.