Accounts Payable Accountant

March Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join their accounting team in New Jersey. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience managing vendor invoices and project-related accounting processes. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing the accounts payable cycle, and collaborating with project managers to ensure accurate financial documentation. This role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts payable, preferably in construction or real estate.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and project cost management.
• Knowledge of lien waivers and construction compliance documents is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lien waivers, subcontractor payments, and construction compliance documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle including matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Monitor and track project costs, ensuring accurate allocation of expenses.
• Prepare and issue checks and electronic payments in a timely manner.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve billing issues, discrepancies, and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments and expenses are recorded and posted correctly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with project managers and procurement teams to ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation for audits.
• Support the accounting team with ad-hoc financial tasks and reporting as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years accounts payable experience

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading construction management firm in New Jersey, is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Accountant to join their accounting team. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or related industries and possess strong knowledge of managing payables, vendor invoices, and project-related accounting processes. This role will play a crucial part in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting project operations.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals according to company policies and project budgets.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including matching invoices to purchase orders and reconciling discrepancies.
• Monitor and track project costs, ensuring accurate allocation of expenses to respective projects.
• Prepare and issue checks and electronic payments in a timely manner.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve billing issues, discrepancies, and ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments and expenses are recorded and posted correctly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with project managers and procurement teams to ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation for audits.
• Support the accounting team with ad-hoc financial tasks and reporting as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of5 years’ experience in accounts payable, preferably within the construction or real estate development industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and project cost management.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lien waivers, subcontractor payments, and construction compliance documents is a plus.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.