Construction Accounts Payable Specialist

Scott Contracting; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial general contractor is seeking a Construction Accountant to manage financial operations in a fast-paced environment. The role involves verifying vendor accounts, supporting daily accounting tasks, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 2 years of experience in a construction setting. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel is essential. Join a company committed to quality work and high integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience in construction.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Verify vendor accounts and process payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Support daily accounting activities including financial reporting.

Skills

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Excel

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Role

Scott Contracting is looking for a friendly, sharp, organized, and detail‑driven Construction Accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. In this role, you’ll help keep our financial operations running smoothly by analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, supporting daily accounting functions, and providing timely, professional communication to clients, vendors, lenders, and internal teams. Success in this position requires curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to reliability. You’ll collaborate across departments, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and bring a positive, solutions‑focused mindset to every task. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy problem‑solving, and want to grow within a respected commercial contractor, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Verify vendor accounts, process payments, and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies promptly.
• Partner with team members and third‑party vendors to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and inventory‑related documentation.
• Support daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities such as financial reporting, project budget entry, account reconciliations (credit card & bank), audits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Perform job costing and charge expenses to appropriate accounts.
• Build and maintain Excel spreadsheets to support financial tracking and reporting.
• Stay current on accounting regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor certificates of insurance.
• Serve as backup for the Administrative Assistant when needed.
• Multitask effectively and stay organized in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting‑related experience within a construction environment.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and especially Excel.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable principles, accounting standards, and industry regulations.
• Knowledge of construction cost accounting and related financial processes.
• Extensive experience with account reconciliations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time‑management, organizational, math, and research skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

About Scott Contracting

Scott Contracting, LLC is a Commercial General Contractor based in Suwanee, GA. Founded in 2003, our company was built on a commitment to deliver a level of service that stands apart in the industry. We pride ourselves on providing the fundamentals clients expect—quality work, competitive pricing, and on‑time delivery—while consistently going above and beyond. We are licensed in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, and we continue to grow with a focus on integrity, craftsmanship, and long‑term relationships. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team.