Construction Accounts Payable & Job-Costing Specialist

LOPCO CONTRACTING INC; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LOPCO Contracting Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the financial and administrative operations of a growing project-based contractor.

You will process vendor invoices, track job costs, manage COIs and insurance documents, and assist with tax-related filings. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance day-to-day accounting with project profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting, or related role.
• Experience with job costing or construction accounting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently.
• Comfortable with spreadsheets and accounting/financial software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve them proactively.
• Experience with subcontractors, vendors, insurance documentation, or construction businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Prepare and cut checks accurately and on schedule.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, job records, and other supporting documentation.
• Ensure expenses are properly coded to the appropriate job, vendor, and expense category.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate charges, missing documentation, and payment questions.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment information.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors regarding invoices and payment status when necessary.
• Track and maintain accurate costs associated with individual projects.
• Properly allocate labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, equipment, and other costs to the appropriate jobs.
• Monitor project expenses against budgets and expected costs.
• Assist in calculating and reviewing project margins and profitability.

Skills

Accounts payable

Job costing

Construction accounting

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Spreadsheet skills

Communication

Discrepancy resolution

Vendor management

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

LOPCO Contracting Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the financial and administrative operations of a growing project-based contractor.

You will process vendor invoices, track job costs, manage COIs and insurance documents, and assist with tax-related filings. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance day-to-day accounting with project profitability.