Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Onsite | Full-Time

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment? A growing, reputable organization within the electrical contracting space is looking to add a dependable Accounts Payable Data Entry Clerk to their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bookkeeping fundamentals who enjoys high-volume processing, precision, and contributing to the financial health of a dynamic operation.

What You'll Do:

+ Accurately enter high-volume vendor invoices into Quick Books Enterprise

+ Match invoices to purchase orders and confirm receipt of goods/services

+ Apply proper job costing, including job, class, and cost code assignments

+ Track and manage retainage where applicable

+ Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve discrepancies

+ Support weekly check runs and electronic payment processing

+ Maintain well-organized A/P records (digital and physical)

+ Communicate with vendors and internal project teams to resolve invoice issues

+ Assist with month-end close activities, including A/P aging review

+ Provide general bookkeeping support as needed

Requirements

What You Bring:

+ 2+ years of Accounts Payable and/or bookkeeping experience

+ Hands-on experience with Quick Books Enterprise (contractor edition a plus)

+ Background in construction or electrical contracting strongly preferred

+ Understanding of job costing and retainage processes

+ High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

+ Solid communication and organizational skills

+ Proficiency with Excel and general accounting systems

Preferred Experience:

+ Construction accounting exposure

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Experience with subcontractor invoices and lien waivers

+ Familiarity with sales and use tax in a project-based environment

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