Senior Accounts Payable & Project Accounting Specialist

Professional Paving and Concrete LLC; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Paving and Concrete LLC seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant to manage full-cycle AP, ensuring timely, accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reporting. The role collaborates with Operations, Project Managers, Purchasing, and Accounting to support job costing and strong vendor relationships.

Responsibilities include high-volume invoice processing, PO matching, GL coding, weekly payment runs, and month-end close support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Construction, manufacturing, distribution, or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable best practices.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software (Vista, Sage, Foundation, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and job cost codes.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, payment terms, and contact information.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations.
• Support project accounting by ensuring expenses are accurately allocated to jobs.
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance and proper documentation.
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical AP documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable

General accounting

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tools

Vista

Sage

Foundation

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Professional Paving and Concrete LLC seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant to manage full-cycle AP, ensuring timely, accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reporting. The role collaborates with Operations, Project Managers, Purchasing, and Accounting to support job costing and strong vendor relationships.

Responsibilities include high-volume invoice processing, PO matching, GL coding, weekly payment runs, and month-end close support.