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Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half

Hayward, CA

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.


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