Accounts Payable Specialist — Fast-Paced Construction

Pcgrecruit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Personnel Consulting Group has partnered with a high-growth construction company in Baton Rouge, LA to identify a dependable Accounts Payable Specialist. This on-site professional will take ownership of the full-cycle invoice-to-payment process, secure accurate and timely distributions, interact with vendors, and support broader corporate accounting operations.

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dedicated accounts payable experience, ideally in construction, industrial, or project-based settings.
• Education in Accounting/Finance is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, both autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Management: process vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Three-Way Matching: reconcile invoices with purchase orders and receiving docs.
• Payment Processing: EFT/ACH, wires, and checks.
• Account Reconciliation: audit AP ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
• Tax & Compliance: oversee 1099s and internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: coordinate with procurement, project management, and field operations.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Personnel Consulting Group has partnered with a high-growth construction company in Baton Rouge, LA to identify a dependable Accounts Payable Specialist. This on-site professional will take ownership of the full-cycle invoice-to-payment process, secure accurate and timely distributions, interact with vendors, and support broader corporate accounting operations.

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.