Accounts Payable Supervisor

At JH Kelly
, we’re seeking a positive, detail-oriented, and results-driven Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our Accounting team and lead our high-volume accounts payable operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in accuracy and efficiency, enjoy building strong relationships while resolving discrepancies, possess strong leadership skills, and have a solid understanding of accounting principles and processes, this is your opportunity to contribute to a legacy construction leader.

This role is based in Longview, WA.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture.

$70,000–$95,000 (DOE) FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible).

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation over the past 10 years.

• Manage the workload of team members and lead department meetings.
• Complete performance evaluations of all team members and create action plans to help them be successful and meet both company and career goals.
• Provide an environment of trust, support, and encouragement for team members to be their best.
• Advocate for team members and the department while keeping the team well-informed and maintaining open communication.
• Oversee Longview Front Office Coordinator and coordinate lunch and vacation coverage.
• Be the point-of-contact for all AP requests and liaise with management as needed.
• Provide support and resources for complex projects and questions.

• Identify, recommend, and if appropriate, implement process improvements.
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed.
• Participate in the company's Improvement Projects as requested.
• Assist in establishing, updating, documenting, and executing policies and procedures.
• Track and update metrics on the internal AP page.
• Oversee the company's P-card program.

• Execute full-cycle accounts payable.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are approved and entered in the system quickly and accurately.
• Handle the customer service needs of internal and external business partners such as vendors, subcontractors, project managers, management, and other departments.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform lien waiver verification, MSAs, addenda, and other subcontractor verification.
• Reconcile open POs to help ensure job cost reports are as accurate as possible.
• Process payment, verifying the accuracy and completeness of all issued payments.
• Apply sales tax rules, identify exceptions, and perform internal tax audits as needed.
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Reconcile credit card payments and vendor statements.
• Compare invoices to purchase orders, prices, terms of payment, and other charges.
• Review, prepare, and submit annual 1099 reports.
• Perform processes and controls correctly and punctually, ensuring company policies are followed.

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in accounts payable, with at least three (3) years in a full-cycle accounts payable role in a high-volume environment.
  • Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
  • Construction industry experience, particularly with job costing, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance, is highly preferred.
  • Experience with P-card programs, 1099 reporting, and sales tax compliance is a plus.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent…