Construction Accounts Payable Clerk

AppleOne Employment Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Safe Harbor employer match

Medical insurance

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accounts Payable Clerk in Fresno, CA to support invoice processing, vendor documentation, job costing, and payment workflows. This direct hire role offers steady hours and collaboration with Project Managers, vendors, subcontractors, and accounting leadership.

The ideal candidate has construction AP experience and strong Excel/Outlook skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and organization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous construction accounts payable experience is required.
• 6 to 10 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related construction finance experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction job costing, vendor invoicing, purchase orders, subcontractor billing, and lien release documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and documentation control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced construction accounting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, Project Managers, and internal teams.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, scan, upload, and enter vendor invoices from email, mail, vendor portals, and other sources into the accounting system.
• Work with Project Managers and internal teams to obtain invoice approvals, accurate job cost coding, purchase order support, and required documentation.
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper coding, compliance documentation, and readiness for payment.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records for invoices, payments, lien releases, certificates of insurance, certified payroll reports, and related vendor documentation.
• Assist with weekly check runs, electronic payments, vendor statement reconciliations, and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Respond professionally to vendor inquiries and help maintain accurate vendor records within the accounting system.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint Vista

Job description

Job Summary

A growing construction organization in Fresno, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accounts Payable Clerk to support accurate invoice processing, vendor documentation, job costing, and payment workflows. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who understands construction accounts payable and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-focused office environment.

This role offers steady Monday through Friday hours, a casual workplace, and the opportunity to work closely with Project Managers, vendors, subcontractors, and accounting leadership. The right candidate will join a supportive team where accuracy, organization, communication, and follow-through are valued. This is a great fit for someone who wants long-term stability, strong benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, scan, upload, and enter vendor invoices from email, mail, vendor portals, and other sources into the accounting system.
• Work with Project Managers and internal teams to obtain invoice approvals, accurate job cost coding, purchase order support, and required documentation.
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper coding, compliance documentation, and readiness for payment.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records for invoices, payments, lien releases, certificates of insurance, certified payroll reports, and related vendor documentation.
• Assist with weekly check runs, electronic payments, vendor statement reconciliations, and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Respond professionally to vendor inquiries and help maintain accurate vendor records within the accounting system.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Direct hire.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Benefits: 401(k) with Safe Harbor employer matching and medical insurance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Previous construction accounts payable experience is required.
• 6 to 10 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related construction finance experience is preferred based on the level of the role.
• Strong understanding of construction job costing, vendor invoicing, purchase orders, subcontractor billing, and lien release documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and documentation control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced construction accounting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, Project Managers, and internal teams.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trimble Viewpoint Vista is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting industrial facilities, infrastructure, or commercial construction accounting operations is a plus.
• Familiarity with vendor portals, electronic approval workflows, and weekly check run processes is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.