AP/AR Accountant

Cleveland Construction, Inc.; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Training and development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Cleveland Construction, Inc. in Mentor, Ohio is seeking an entry-level accountant to join our team. This role supports a multifaceted group of construction entities with AP, payroll, and general accounting duties.

You will process subcontractor draws, collect vendor information, validate payroll, review new hire packets, and collaborate with operations to ensure timely financial data. Strong attention to detail and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry or similar experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in development, construction, hospitality, restaurants a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft software products.
• Ability to learn new software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage subcontractor draws to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Manage lien and sworn statements waivers.
• Request W-9 forms from vendors.
• Collect banking information from vendors for electronic payments.
• Research past-due invoices and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Collaborate with operations for invoice approvals.
• Validate hours, deductions, and process payroll accurately.
• Review new hire packets for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with operations to meet payroll deadlines.
• Complete I-9 forms and E-Verify processes

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Construction industry experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Ability to learn new software

Job description

We are seeking an entry level accountant to join our team. This position will be responsible for a wide range of accounting efforts in a multifaceted group of companies. This position will have a wide range of responsibilities impacting the financial statement and control environments for a group of operational, development, and construction entities.

Accounts Payable

• Process and manage subcontractor draws to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Manage lien and sworn statements waivers
• Request W-9 forms from vendors.
• Collect banking information from vendors for electronic payments.
• Research past-due invoices and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Collaborate with operations for invoice approvals.

Payroll

• Validate hours, deductions, and process payroll accurately.
• Review new hire packets for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with operations to meet payroll deadlines.
• Complete I-9 forms and E-Verify processes

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry or similar experience
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Experience in development, construction, hospitality, restaurants a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft software products
• Ability to learn new software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Employee Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• tuition reimbursement
• 401K
• training and development
• opportunity for advancement
• corporate support for field operations

MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active serve member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career with Cleveland Construction, Inc. View the current employment opportunities at Cleveland Construction.

CLEVELAND CONSTRUCTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Cleveland Construction, Inc. that we will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.