Accounts Payable Specialist

Creature; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Creature seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist in Birmingham, AL to manage timely processing of vendor invoices, code costs to the correct jobs, and maintain accurate AP records within our design–manufacture–construct platform.

The role supports the financial controller, participates in reconciliations, and acts as a back-up for payroll processing, ensuring clean documentation and strong internal controls across our operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience with job cost accounting and general ledger.
• Proficiency in Excel and Smartsheet.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Process and code vendor invoices with accuracy and proper job cost allocation.
• Serve as the vendor AP contact, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely payments.
• Manage credit card reconciliations and support weekly check runs with precise records.
• Back up payroll processing and support ad-hoc finance requests.

Connaissances

Accounting experience

Job cost accounting

General ledger

Excel

Smartsheet

Attention to detail

Outils

Sage accounting systems

TimberScan

Procore

Description du poste

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Birmingham, AL

Reports to: Financial Controller

Employment Type: Full-time, hourly

About Creature

Creature is a vertically integrated Design–Manufacture–Construct (DMC) company built to replace the century-old, siloed approach of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. Our DMC platform uses design to leverage manufacturing productivity so construction is simpler, faster, and more reliable. Our goal is clear: build projects that are twice as good, twice as fast, with twice the value (2x2x2).

We integrate Architecture, Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fabrication into one enterprise. We are not a traditional General Contractor — we are a multi-disciplined builder performing work for ourselves. Creature delivers healthcare and multifamily projects across the southeastern U.S. by stitching together modular and site-built systems into a single, high-performing solution.

Purpose of the Role

Ensure accurate, timely, and disciplined processing of all accounts payable activities so Creature’s integrated platform operates with financial clarity and reliability. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a critical role in protecting cash flow, maintaining vendor trust, and supporting the operational teams that build our projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Invoice Processing & Accuracy Own daily processing and coding of vendor invoices, including material, service, and outside labor invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper job cost allocation within Sage.
• Vendor Management & Reconciliation Serve as a reliable point of contact for vendor accounts payable inquiries. Resolve discrepancies, perform reconciliations, and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
• Credit Card & Payment Execution Manage credit card reconciliations and support weekly check runs with precision and consistency, maintaining clean records and audit-ready documentation.
• Financial Discipline & Support Support the Financial Controller with ad-hoc requests, reporting needs, and process improvements that strengthen Creature’s financial operations and controls. Serve as the primary backup for payroll processing, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and timeliness when primary payroll resources are unavailable.

What Exceptional Execution Looks Like

• Invoices are processed accurately and on time with minimal rework.
• Job cost coding is consistent, reliable, and trusted by operations and leadership.
• Vendor questions are resolved quickly and professionally.
• Payment runs are smooth, predictable, and well-documented.
• Financial data is clean, organized, and ready for review at any time.

Traits That Define Success

• Ownership Mentality — Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
• Conscientiousness — Pays close attention to detail and catches issues before they become problems.
• Curiosity & Growth Mindset — Asks questions and seeks to continuously learn and improve.
• Organization & Discipline — Manages multiple priorities without losing accuracy.
• Team Orientation — Works independently while supporting the broader finance and operations teams.

Qualifications

Required

• Accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience with job cost accounting and general ledger/chart of accounts.
• Proficiency in Excel and Smartsheet.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Manufacturing or construction accounting experience.
• Experience using Sage accounting systems.
• Experience with TimberScan invoice processing software.
• Familiarity with Procore project management software.
• Experience supporting or backing up payroll processing.

Why Creature

• Stable, salaried position within a growing integrated builder.
• Exposure to complex, real-world construction and manufacturing finance.
• Opportunity to grow skills within a disciplined, high-performance environment.
• Work alongside teams that value accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Creature is an equal opportunity employer. We build better systems by empowering people who take ownership and care deeply about doing things right.