Accounts Payable Specialist

ELLA Contracting, Lp; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLA Contracting, Lp is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Specialist with construction industry experience to handle PO processes, vendor payments, and invoice processing.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in AP, proficiency with Excel and Outlook, and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. An Associate’s degree in Business/Accounting preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounts payable experience, including exposure to construction accounting.
• Must know accounts payable, purchase orders and basic accounting principles or job costing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with construction accounting software is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, track approvals, and maintain accurate records.
• Process Accounts Payable invoices, including ticket matching and coding.
• Support weekly check runs and vendor payment tracking.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with basic job costing and expense tracking.
• Maintain vendor communication regarding payment status.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Microsoft Excel

Accounts payable experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Construction accounting software

Job description

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, track approvals, and maintain accurate records
• Processes Accounts Payable invoices, including matching tickets and coding invoices.
• Support weekly check runs and vendor payment tracking
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with resolving discrepancies
• Assist with basic job costing and expense tracking
• Answer and direct incoming calls, emails, and correspondence
  

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialistwith a strong accounting background with experience in the construction industry and invoice processing. The ideal candidate will have experience with accounts payable, purchase order processes, and vendor payment processing. This position requires a high level of accuracy, discretion, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Support:

• Process purchase orders, track approvals, and maintain accurate records
• Processes Accounts Payable invoices, including matching tickets and coding invoices.
• Support weekly check runs and vendor payment tracking
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with resolving discrepancies
• Assist with basic job costing and expense tracking
• Maintain vendor communication regarding payment status
• Answer and direct incoming calls, emails, and correspondence
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of accounts payable experience, including exposure to construction accounting .
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, purchase orders, and basic accounting principles or job costing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Experience with construction accounting software is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
  

Work Enviornment:

This is a Full-Time, Monday through Friday, On-Site position. Standard shift is either 7am to 4pm, or 8am to 5pm. We are located at 10536 FM1560, San Antonio, TX 78254.