Construction AP Specialist — Full-Cycle, Growth Role

NorthPoint Search Group; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthAtlanta/Gwinnett is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant with a focus on Accounts Payable to join its growing construction accounting team. The role emphasizes heavy AP/AR administration and accurate job-cost coding in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented self-starters looking for a long-term opportunity with room to grow alongside accounting leadership. This position is on-site in the North Atlanta area and offers a direct-hire, full-time pathway.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of construction accounting experience.
• Hands-on, full-cycle AP experience with real volume.
• Experience with job cost coding in a construction environment.
• Excel proficiency and solid accounting judgment.
• Polished, professional communication and self-starter mindset.
• Interest in a long-term role with growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle AP process from invoice receipt to payment.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor documentation (W-9s, COIs, lien waivers).
• Apply accurate job cost coding to invoices and payables.
• Handle invoice follow-up, discrepancies, and issue resolution.
• Support month-end close and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with construction billing, retainage, and pay applications.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Full-cycle AP

Excel skills

Job cost coding

Vendor documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Procore

Sage 300 CRE (Timberline)

QuickBooks

Job description

NorthAtlanta/Gwinnett is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant with a focus on Accounts Payable to join its growing construction accounting team. The role emphasizes heavy AP/AR administration and accurate job-cost coding in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented self-starters looking for a long-term opportunity with room to grow alongside accounting leadership. This position is on-site in the North Atlanta area and offers a direct-hire, full-time pathway.