Construction Accounting / Accounts Payable Special

NorthPoint Search Group; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual profit sharing

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Two weeks paid time off

Limited remote day per month

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Construction Accounting / Accounts Payable Specialist in Suwanee, GA. This full-time, in-office role starts by leading construction AP and expands into broader construction accounting leadership.

You will manage vendor COIs, lien waivers, job costing, and payment processes while aiding month-end close and Procore implementation. The position offers growth into leadership and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of construction job cost accounting, lien waivers, COIs, and paid-when-paid processes.
• Experience with vendor compliance and AP workflows.
• Experience with Procore is a significant advantage.
• Stable employment history and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 300 construction-related invoices per month.
• Manage the full construction accounts payable process.
• Review and maintain vendor compliance documentation, including COIs and lien waivers.
• Perform accurate job cost coding for construction projects.
• Track and administer paid-when-paid payment requirements.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist with month-end accounting processes as responsibilities expand.
• Support construction accounting functions beyond transactional accounts payable.
• Participate in the continued implementation and optimization of Procore.
• Grow into additional accounting management responsibilities over time.

Skills

Construction accounting

Lien waivers

COIs

Job costing

Paid-when-paid

Vendor compliance

Accounts payable

Procore

QuickBooks Enterprise

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Procore

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

Construction Accounting / Accounts Payable Specialist

Who

A growing and well-established commercial construction company is seeking a Construction Accounting / Accounts Payable professional with strong growth potential.

What

Join a collaborative accounting team where you'll initially lead construction accounts payable while developing into a broader construction accounting and future leadership role.

When

The company is actively interviewing and is looking to hire immediately.

Where

Full-time, 100% in-office position in a collaborative accounting environment.

Why

This is a succession-planning opportunity designed for someone who wants to grow into an expanded accounting leadership role over time.

Office Environment

Highly collaborative office where you'll work closely with executive leadership and experienced accounting professionals.

Salary

$55,000–$65,000 annually, with flexibility for candidates who bring exceptional construction accounting experience. Position Overview Our client is looking for an accounting professional who understands that construction accounts payable is much more than processing invoices. This role requires someone with a solid foundation in construction accounting who can manage vendor compliance, job costing, and payment processes while growing into broader accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is looking for long-term career advancement and the opportunity to become a key member of the accounting leadership team. Key Responsibilities

• Process approximately 300 construction-related invoices per month.
• Manage the full construction accounts payable process.
• Review and maintain vendor compliance documentation, including Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and lien waivers.
• Perform accurate job cost coding for construction projects.
• Track and administer paid-when-paid payment requirements.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist with month-end accounting processes as responsibilities expand.
• Support construction accounting functions beyond transactional accounts payable.
• Participate in the continued implementation and optimization of Procore.
• Grow into additional accounting management responsibilities over time.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Construction job cost accounting
• Lien waivers
• Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
• Paid-when-paid payment processes
• Vendor compliance
• Construction accounts payable workflows
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise is preferred.
• Experience with Procore is a significant advantage.
• Stable employment history.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to think beyond transactional accounting and grow into a broader accounting leadership role.
• Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Annual profit sharing
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Two weeks of Paid Time Off
• Limited work-from-home flexibility (up to one remote day per month for personal needs)