Accounts Payable Clerk

Chesapeake Search Partners; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction company is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day AP operations. Key responsibilities include processing vendor invoices and expense reports, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with month-end close. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a job-costing environment, along with proficiency in accounting software and Excel. This opportunity promises a dynamic work environment and a chance to improve AP processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a construction or job-costing environment.
• Experience using accounting software and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, expense reports, and credit card transactions.
• Assist with AP aging, resolve discrepancies, and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Support month-end close and related reporting activities.
• Maintain vendor documentation, including W-9s, and assist with 1099 preparation.
• Help identify opportunities to improve AP processes and workflows.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a growing construction company to find an Accounts Payable Clerk to join their accounting team. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, this role will support day-to-day AP operations, with a focus on accurate invoice processing, vendor communication, and support of month-end close.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, expense reports, and credit card transactions
• Assist with AP aging, resolve discrepancies, and respond to vendor inquiries
• Support month-end close and related reporting activities
• Maintain vendor documentation, including W-9s, and assist with 1099 preparation
• Help identify opportunities to improve AP processes and workflows

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a construction or job-costing environment
• Experience using accounting software and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines