Accounts Payable Specialist

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000

1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years

1-week paid volunteer leave

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies is seeking an accounting professional in Atlanta. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing vendor communications. You will engage with team members to ensure accurate financial documentation and maintain efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and up to 2 years of experience in accounting, coupled with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify overhead invoices from vendors.
• Reconcile accounts payable with the general ledger.
• Assist vendors with billing discrepancies and compliance.
• Review employee expense reports for compliance.
• Maintain positive relations with Accounting and Project Managers.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Viewpoint

Keystyle

AVID

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you an accounting professional looking to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standards? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting, full‑time opportunity for you in our Atlanta office. We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well‑being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package supports associates, their families, and local communities.

• Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1‑month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1‑week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12‑week maternity leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Receiving, verifying, and processing overhead invoices from vendors and suppliers throughout the month
• Reconciling accounts payable records with the general ledger to ensure accuracy while identifying and resolving any discrepancies
• Working with vendors and industry partners to resolve billing discrepancies, assist with compliance, and provide payment status inquiries
• Reviewing and processing employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies and proper documentation
• Handling a variety of miscellaneous issues delegated by the Accounting team
• Developing and maintaining positive relations with the Accounting team and Project Managers
• Processing weekly payment runs

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required
• 0‑2 years of accounting experience
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Knowledge of Viewpoint, Keystyle, and AVID is a plus

EOE, including disability/vets.