Accounts Payable Specialist — Construction Projects

March Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join their accounting team in New Jersey. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience managing vendor invoices and project-related accounting processes. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing the accounts payable cycle, and collaborating with project managers to ensure accurate financial documentation. This role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts payable, preferably in construction or real estate.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and project cost management.
• Knowledge of lien waivers and construction compliance documents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle including matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Monitor and track project costs, ensuring accurate allocation of expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading construction management firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to join their accounting team in New Jersey. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience managing vendor invoices and project-related accounting processes. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing the accounts payable cycle, and collaborating with project managers to ensure accurate financial documentation. This role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with company match.