Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk
About the role
Perry Construction Group, Inc., based in Erie, PA, is a fourth-generation public-bid construction firm built on integrity, precision, and accountability. For decades, Perry has delivered municipal, state, and federal infrastructure projects with a disciplined approach that values facts, clear communication, and doing the work the right way — every time. We’re not flashy. We don’t cut corners. We rely on a small, high-performing team that takes ownership, communicates clearly, and understands the importance of accuracy in every phase of a project. Our work spans site development, utilities, and complex public-sector infrastructure — and our reputation is built on consistency, transparency, and trust. If you thrive in an environment where expectations are clear, the pace is steady, and your work directly impacts the success of every project, you’ll fit right in here.
Responsibilities
- Processing vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications with correct job cost coding
- Verifying certified payroll, insurance certificates, W-9s, lien waivers, and other compliance documentation
- Coinciding with project managers to resolve discrepancies in quantities, pricing, change orders, and delivery tickets
- Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs and maintaining schedules aligned with project cash flow
- Reconciling vendor and subcontractor statements and maintaining accurate AP aging
- Tracking retention and ensuring proper release at project milestones
- Generating customer invoices based on percent-complete billing, unit-price quantities, or contract schedules
- Prepping and submitting public-sector pay applications with full backup (SOVs, certified payroll, change orders, minority participation reporting)
- Recording customer payments and maintaining accurate AR aging
- Supporting monthly close with AR summaries, job cost reports, and billing updates
- Maintaining organized digital and physical project records
- Assisting with prevailing wage reporting, certified payroll verification, and subcontractor compliance tracking
- Supporting DOT, municipal, state, and federal audits with clean, audit-ready documentation
Requirements
- 2–5 years of AP/AR or construction accounting experience
- Familiarity with construction accounting systems (Viewpoint/Vista, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Procore Financials)
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with detailed financial data
- Ability to interpret contracts, purchase orders, and change orders
- Experience with public-sector compliance requirements (prevailing wage, certified payroll, retainage, minority participation)
- Clear, concise communication with vendors, subcontractors, and public agencies
- A steady, organized approach to managing multiple deadlines
- High integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to accuracy
- Someone who doesn’t just complete tasks — they take ownership
What sets you up for success
- Clear, concise communication with vendors, subcontractors, and public agencies
- A steady, organized approach to managing multiple deadlines
- A high integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to accuracy
- Someone who doesn’t just complete tasks — they take ownership
Why Perry Construction Group?
Perry is a focused, disciplined environment where people are trusted to do their jobs well. You won’t be micromanaged. You’ll be expected to know your numbers, communicate clearly, and keep your work tight and accurate. You’ll work alongside seasoned professionals, gain visibility into all active projects, and contribute directly to the financial clarity that keeps Perry’s operations running smoothly. If you value structure, accountability, and a team that respects competence over flash, you’ll feel at home here.