Accounts Payable Specialist

The Nichols Companies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance (medical, dental and視

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Nichols Contracting, Inc. is seeking an organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team in Columbia, MD. You will manage vendor invoices, ensure accurate records, and support job costing for diverse construction projects.

The role requires construction-focused AP experience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to collaborate with project managers and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years accounts payable experience, preferably in construction.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Foundation, CMiC, Accumatica, Viewpoint or similar).
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction-related payables.

Responsibilities

• Accurately review, verify, and process vendor invoices, credit card transactions, and expense reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements.
• Set up new vendors and maintains records of W-9s.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures by reconciling accounts payable transactions.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to resolve billing issues.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor management

Job costing

Accounting software

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Foundation

CMiC

Accumatica

Viewpoint

Job description

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Royal Palm Beach and Orlando, FL with a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organizedAccounts Payable Specialistto join our construction company’s accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing vendor invoices, processing payments, and ensuring accurate financial records. This role requires a strong understanding of construction-related expenses, job costing, and compliance with industry regulations. Duties to include but not limited to:

Essential Functions:

• Accurately review, verify, and process vendor invoices, credit card transactions, and expense reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements.
• Set up new vendors and maintain accurate records of W-9s.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures by reconciling accounts payable transactions.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to resolve billing issues and discrepancies.
• Work closely with project managers, project accountants and procurement teams to ensure proper job costing.
• Generate accounts payable reports, aging reports, and financial summaries as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement best practices in accounts payable functions.

Desired Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of accounts payable experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, , Foundation, CMiC, Accumatica,Viewpoint, , or similar).
• Strong understanding of job costing and construction-related payables.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to independently reach, twist and bend.
• Ability to independently remain stationery for extended periods of time.
• Utilize phone and computer

Benefits:

401k, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays and much more

Salary:

Competitive Salary plus performance-based Bonus incentives

Employee Acknowledgement:

I have read the above position description, and I understand and agree with the terms and requirements for this position. I also understand and agree that such requirements may be amended and/or adjusted at any time.

Persons with mental and physical disabilities as defined by the American’s with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such people may not be eligible for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Nichols Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state of local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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