Project Accountant - Accounts Payable

Overview

Envelop Group is a community of companies focused on the design, installation, and ongoing optimization of custom facility technologies that impact every square foot of a building's operations. We work with contractors, building owners, and consulting engineers to provide all the technologies needed for the most advanced, efficient, and secure operation of any facility.

Project Accountant – Accounts Payable is responsible for managing financial activities related to construction projects with a strong focus on accounts payable but also includes job costing, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Success in this position requires initiative, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal teams. This role is best suited for a seasoned construction cost accountant who brings a positive, solutions-focused mindset to every task.

• Receive, verify, and process invoices for payment, ensuring accurate and timely payments through various methods including checks, electronic transfers, etc.
• Work with business leaders to coordinate invoice approval and payment.
• Process monthly check runs, ACH payments, and credit card transactions.
• Communicate with vendors promptly and professionally to resolve any issues related to payments or invoices; reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files; ensure proper job costing by assigning invoices to the correct projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to review job performance, update forecasts, and support project closeouts.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and job cost analysis reports.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent training and experience.
• 2+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience working in a construction ERP, such as Acumatica or similar.
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials for multiple active jobs and customers simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting concepts, including AIA billing, progress billings, and change orders.
• Proficiency with accounts payable software, accounting systems, and Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of discretion and sensitivity.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving abilities, and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to maintain a professional appearance.
• May be required to satisfy requirements imposed by specific projects, customers, or company.
• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for employer-based sponsorship currently or in the future.

Pre-hire requirements include a drug test and a background check.