Accounts Payable Specialist Our client is a growing organization in the construction industry seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and building strong relationships with vendors and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing a high volume of invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving discrepancies. Experience within construction, project accounting, or a similarly complex environment is highly preferred. Job Details
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Environment: Onsite
- Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
- Schedule: Standard daytime business hours, approximately 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime during busier periods
Responsibilities
- Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently
- Code and allocate invoices to the appropriate projects, departments, and accounts
- Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and supporting documentation
- Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation, as applicable
- Prepare and process vendor payments via ACH, check, and credit card
- Reconcile high-volume vendor statements and research discrepancies
- Follow up on missing invoices, purchase orders, approvals, and supporting documentation
- Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and resolve payment-related questions
- Communicate regularly with internal departments and operational teams regarding invoices and payment status
- Perform accounts payable-related credit card and bank reconciliations
- Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready AP records
- Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable
- Provide documentation and support for audits as requested
- Assist the broader accounting and finance team as needed
Qualifications
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably within a high-volume environment
- Demonstrated experience processing a significant volume of invoices
- Construction, project accounting, or similar industry experience preferred
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard Microsoft Office applications
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Resourceful and comfortable researching and resolving discrepancies independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting, finance, operations, and external vendors
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential financial information
Ideal Candidate Our client is looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys taking ownership of their work. The successful candidate will be:
- Positive, collaborative, and dependable
- Comfortable working autonomously while being part of a close-knit team
- Proactive in identifying and resolving issues
- Comfortable managing competing priorities and a high transaction volume
- An effective communicator who can build strong relationships across the organization
- Interested in joining a hardworking, team-oriented environment
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per hour
Search managed by: Austin Pellissier
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