Accounts Payable Specialist

HireIQ; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A growing real estate development firm is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor payments, contract tracking, and project-level cost reporting. The role is based in Northern New Jersey, offering competitive salary and full benefits in a collaborative environment. Qualified candidates will have extensive accounts payable experience, ideally in construction, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounts payable experience in construction or development.
• Hands-on experience with AP and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.
• Run job cost reports monthly for active development projects.
• Collaborate with construction teams to ensure invoice flow aligns with project milestones.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

HS diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Bill4Time

Job description

This range is provided by HireIQ. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from HireIQ

Accounts Payable Specialist – Construction

Why This Role?

Join a growing real estate development and property management firm with a strong regional footprint

Competitive salary ($75k–$85k DOE) + full benefits package

Opportunity for long-term growth and stability in a people-first culture

Support high-profile residential and commercial development projects

The Opportunity

This is a great fit for an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a background in construction or real estate. You’ll take ownership of vendor payments, contract tracking, and project-level cost reporting, ensuring timely and accurate accounting across multiple developments.

This position sits in the company’s Northern New Jersey headquarters, offering a hands-on role in a collaborative environment, with exposure to senior leadership and operational teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements in line with company policies
• Allocate expenses accurately to contracts and project budgets
• Track contract change orders and update cost analyses as projects evolve

Project & Contract Costing

• Run job cost reports monthly for active development projects
• Record intercompany transactions and allocate appropriately to each project
• Collaborate with construction teams to ensure invoice flow aligns with project milestones

Systems & Reporting

• Monitor invoice status via project management software (e.g., Procore)
• Prepare monthly reports detailing AP activity and cost allocations
• Assist in processing monthly legal and consulting payments via systems like Bill4Time
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain up-to-date certificates of insurance (COIs) for commercial tenants
• Act as a backup for check processing and communicate ACH payments to senior finance staff

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• HS diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of accounts payable experience, in construction or development
• Hands-on experience with AP and project management systems
• High attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
• Competitive salary ($75k–$85k, depending on experience)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Next Steps

If you’re a detail-oriented AP specialist with a passion for construction, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and growing team.

Reach out to Kenton @ HireIQ to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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