We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Administrator to join our team within the construction industry. This individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable operations, processing vendor and subcontractor invoices, reconciling statements, and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
The ideal candidate will have prior accounts payable experience within a construction company and a solid understanding of construction-related accounting processes, including purchase orders, job costing, subcontractor payments, and lien waivers. Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high volumes of vendor, supplier, and subcontractor invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, purchase order matching, and supporting documentation.
- Verify invoice details against contracts, purchase orders, work orders, and delivery receipts.
- Process payments through check runs, ACH, and wire transfers in accordance with established payment terms.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s, insurance certificates, and payment information.
- Collect, review, and track conditional and unconditional lien waivers and releases from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Assist with job costing by ensuring expenses are accurately coded to the appropriate projects, phases, and cost codes.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and outstanding balances.
- Communicate with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors regarding invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries.
- Maintain organized AP records and documentation for audits and project accounting purposes.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and established accounting procedures.
Qualifications
- Required: Previous accounts payable experience within the construction industry.
- 2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of construction accounting processes, including subcontractor payments, job costing, purchase orders, and lien waivers.
- Experience processing vendor and subcontractor invoices.
- Familiarity with construction contracts, progress billings, and invoice approval workflows.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with project managers and accounting team members.