Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a luxury custom home builder in Brentwood, Tennessee. This position plays a key role in managing payables for multiple entities, helping ensure invoices, vendor payments, and project expenses are handled accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle for roughly 15 entities, ensuring timely and accurate entry of vendor invoices.
• Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, jobs, and cost codes to maintain reliable financial reporting.
• Track project-related expenses and help preserve accurate job cost records for ongoing residential construction work.
• Review vendor statements, investigate billing issues, and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal and external partners.
• Communicate with project managers and suppliers to secure approvals, answer payment questions, and keep invoice processing on schedule.
• Prepare weekly payment activity, including checks and electronic disbursements, in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain organized vendor documentation such as tax forms, insurance records, and lien waiver files.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable close activities, reconciliations, and reporting support for the Controller.
• Contribute to special assignments and finance-related projects as business needs evolve.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience, ideally in construction, homebuilding, or a similar project-based environment.
• Proven background working in a multi-entity accounting structure.
• Practical knowledge of job costing and expense allocation tied to projects.
• Experience handling subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and construction-related billing documentation.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems used for invoice processing and payment management.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately.
• Effective organizational and communication skills for working with vendors, project teams, and finance leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Access to free online training and competitive compensation.