Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy construction-focused accounting team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can manage a large volume of invoice activity with precision, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. The role offers an opportunity to expand beyond core payables work over time and contribute more broadly to the accounting function.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high volume of vendor invoices while ensuring timely and accurate entry into the accounting system.

- Apply correct cost codes, expense classifications, and job cost allocations to support reliable project accounting.

- Prepare and coordinate payment activity, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.

- Review invoice details for completeness and resolve discrepancies with internal teams or vendors as needed.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and support month-end documentation and reporting needs.

- Partner with accounting staff to help improve workflow efficiency in a deadline-driven environment.

- Assist with additional bookkeeping and accounting tasks as the role grows in scope.

- Provide dependable support to the broader finance team and serve as a resource for payables-related questions. Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable within a high-volume transaction environment.

- Strong understanding of invoice processing, account coding, and expense allocation.

- Experience handling ACH payments and check run preparation.

- Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Solid attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial data.

- Construction industry accounting experience is preferred, especially with job costing exposure.

- Bookkeeping knowledge and interest in growing into a broader accounting role are highly valued.

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