Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk

Decision Associates; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Perry Construction Group, Inc., based in Erie, PA, is seeking an organized Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk to keep financial operations accurate and audit‑ready across multiple active job sites.

You’ll process vendor invoices, subcontractor pay apps, customer billing, and compliance docs, while reconciling statements, maintaining AP/AR aging, and supporting monthly close with job‑cost and billing updates.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of AP/AR or construction accounting experience.
• Familiarity with construction accounting systems.
• Strong Excel skills and detail‑oriented data handling.
• Ability to interpret contracts, PO and change orders.
• Experience with public‑sector compliance (prevailing wage, retainage).

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and subcontractor pay apps with correct job cost coding.
• Verify payroll, insurance certificates, W‑9s, lien waivers and other docs.
• Coordinate with project managers to resolve quantity, pricing, and delivery issues.
• Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and maintain cash‑flow aligned schedules.
• Reconcile vendor and subcontractor statements; maintain AP aging.
• Record customer payments and maintain AR aging; support close with reporting.
• Maintain organized digital/physical project records; assist audits.

Skills

AP/AR experience

Construction accounting

Viewpoint/Vista

Sage 300 CRE

Foundation

Procore Financials

Excel skills

Contract interpretation

Public sector compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Ownership & integrity

Tools

Viewpoint/Vista

Sage 300 CRE

Foundation

Procore Financials

Job description

About Perry Construction Group, Inc.

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.

Position Overview

On behalf of Perry Construction Group, Inc., Pennsylvania, Decision Associates is seeking a highly organized, detail‑focused Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk. This role is central to keeping Perry’s financial operations clean, accurate, and audit‑ready across multiple active job sites.

You’ll handle vendor invoices, subcontractor pay applications, customer billing, compliance documentation, and job‑cost alignment — all with the precision and consistency Perry expects. This is a role for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and understands that accuracy in AP/AR is foundational to project success.

If you’re steady, reliable, and committed to doing things the right way, Perry wants to meet you.

What You’ll Own

• 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
• Coordinating 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
• Preparing 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

• 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

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.

Perry Construction Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off