Accounts Payable Manager

DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for process improvements

Job summary

A growing construction company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead AP operations. This role involves managing high-volume invoice processing, ensuring timely payments, and overseeing vendor compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of AP experience, preferably in construction, and strong ERP system skills. Join a collaborative team and drive efficiencies within the accounting department.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and progress billing.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable operations including invoice review.
• Ensure timely payment to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain vendor records and process annual 1099s.

Skills

Construction accounting

Leadership skills

Advanced Excel skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Viewpoint

Sage

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead AP operations for a growing construction company. This role oversees high-volume invoice processing, subcontractor payments, job cost allocation, lien waivers, and vendor compliance while ensuring strong financial controls and timely month-end reporting.

If you have a background in construction accounting, strong ERP experience, and leadership skills, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounts payable operations, including invoice review, coding, and approvals
• Ensure timely payment of subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
• Oversee high-volume, multi-project invoice processing
• Verify subcontractor invoices against contracts and purchase orders
• Track lien waivers, retainage, and insurance compliance
• Maintain vendor records, W-9s, and process annual 1099s
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger
• Prepare monthly AP aging reports and assist with month-end/year-end close
• Improve AP workflows and support automation initiatives
• Partner with project managers to resolve billing and job cost issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience (construction industry preferred)
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of job costing, retainage, and progress billing
• Experience with construction ERP systems (Viewpoint, Sage, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Key leadership role within the accounting department