Asst Controller - Accounts Payable

TempStaff; Hunters Woods (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Two weeks of paid time off, plus sick

Maternity leave

Phone allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TempStaff, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to own the accounts payable function and support the Controller with month-end close, financial controls, tax reporting, and audits.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on full-cycle AP, process improvements, and managing vendor/subcontractor relationships. Key responsibilities include overseeing the entire AP process, approving coding and PO invoices, managing weekly payment cycles, and ensuring subcontractor compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience
• Construction accounting/AP experience strongly preferred
• CPA or CMA certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment
• Review and approve invoice coding, purchase orders, job costs, and subcontractor invoices
• Manage weekly check and ACH payment cycles and monitor AP aging
• Assist with cash forecasting and cash management
• Ensure subcontractor compliance, including lien waivers, certificates of insurance, W-9s, and retainage requirements
• Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve vendor statement discrepancies and payment issues
• Reconcile accounts payable to the general ledger at month-end
• Prepare and record accruals and assist with month-end close
• Prepare 1099s and assist with use tax reporting
• Provide accounts payable documentation and support for external audits
• Train, mentor, and support AP team members
• Develop, document, and improve AP procedures and internal controls
• Work closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information
• Travel occasionally as business needs require

Skills

Accounts payable

Full-cycle AP

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to take ownership of the company’s accounts payable function while supporting the Controller with month-end close, financial controls, tax reporting, and audits. This is a hands‑on accounting leadership role for someone who understands full-cycle AP, enjoys improving processes, and can confidently manage vendor and subcontractor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment
• Review and approve invoice coding, purchase orders, job costs, and subcontractor invoices
• Manage weekly check and ACH payment cycles and monitor AP aging
• Assist with cash forecasting and cash management
• Ensure subcontractor compliance, including lien waivers, certificates of insurance, W-9s, and retainage requirements
• Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve vendor statement discrepancies and payment issues
• Reconcile accounts payable to the general ledger at month-end
• Prepare and record accruals and assist with month-end close
• Prepare 1099s and assist with use tax reporting
• Provide accounts payable documentation and support for external audits
• Train, mentor, and support AP team members
• Develop, document, and improve AP procedures and internal controls
• Work closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information
• Travel occasionally as business needs require

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• At least 3 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Construction accounting/AP experience strongly preferred
• Experience with subcontractors, retainage, lien waivers, job costing, and purchase orders is a plus
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines and take ownership of responsibilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional who takes ownership, thinks ahead, communicates well, and enjoys being part of a team. This person should be comfortable working independently while also mentoring others and partnering closely with leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Two weeks of paid time off, plus sick and maternity leave
• Company-provided iPhone or phone allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of AP while growing into a broader accounting leadership role, we would love to hear from you!