Construction Accounts Payable Specialist | Detail-Driven

J Benton Construction; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

J. Benton Construction seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to support the finance team in maintaining accurate records for a construction-focused operation in the U.S. Virgin Islands. You will process invoices, match them with POs, respond to vendors, and assist in data entry and document control.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while upholding confidentiality. A base salary will be offered with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting/finance coursework preferred.
• Experience in data entry, administrative or clerical roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online and/or Sage 300 CRE is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Match receipts and POs with vendor invoices before payment.
• Review, verify, and process invoices per policy.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile statements.
• Reconcile credit card statements and cost-coded invoices.
• Data entry of financial transactions into the accounting system.
• Maintain financial databases and organized filing (electronic/physical).
• Support logistics by gathering docs to post freight invoices.

Skills

Data entry

Administrative tasks

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/Finance coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

J. Benton Construction seeks an Accounts Payable Assistant to support the finance team in maintaining accurate records for a construction-focused operation in the U.S. Virgin Islands. You will process invoices, match them with POs, respond to vendors, and assist in data entry and document control.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while upholding confidentiality. A base salary will be offered with a comprehensive benefits package.