Accounts Payable Specialist - Construction
Location: On-Site Schedule: Full-Time Pay: Up to $32.00/hour (DOE)
About the Role
Join a growing construction team as an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role supports multiple construction projects by managing subcontractor and vendor invoices, maintaining compliance documentation, and ensuring timely payments. It’s ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and seeks specialized construction accounting experience with opportunities for career growth.
Responsibilities
- Process and enter a high volume of subcontractor and vendor invoices.
- Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, work completed, and project approvals.
- Code invoices to the appropriate job, phase, and cost codes.
- Coordinate invoice approvals with project managers and field teams.
- Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation, including:
- Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
- W-9 forms
- Signed subcontract agreements
- Lien waivers and releases
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs, checks, ACH payments, and wires.
- Respond to vendor and subcontractor inquiries regarding payment status.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
- Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and AP reporting.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies.
What Makes This Role Exciting
- Be part of projects that shape communities and infrastructure.
- Gain valuable experience in construction accounting and job costing.
- Work closely with project managers and operations leaders.
- Develop expertise in retainage, progress billing, change orders, and subcontractor compliance.
- Opportunity for career advancement into Senior AP, Project Accounting, or Construction Accounting roles.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
- Experience processing high-volume invoices.
- Construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based accounting experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with job costing, subcontractor payments, retainage, and lien waivers is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
What Success Looks Like
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with numbers and processes, and take pride in accuracy. You are proactive, customer-service oriented, and enjoy building positive relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
Pay
Up to $32.00/hour (DOE)
Schedule
Full-Time