Construction Accounting / Accounts Payable Specialist

NorthPoint Search Group•Suwanee, GA

1d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

A growing and well-established commercial construction company is seeking a Construction Accounting / Accounts Payable professional with strong growth potential. This is a succession-planning opportunity designed for someone who wants to grow into an expanded accounting leadership role over time. The company is actively interviewing and looking to hire immediately. This is a full-time, 100% in-office position in a collaborative accounting environment where you'll work closely with executive leadership and experienced accounting professionals. Our client is looking for an accounting professional who understands that construction accounts payable is much more than processing invoices. This role requires someone with a solid foundation in construction accounting who can manage vendor compliance, job costing, and payment processes while growing into broader accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is looking for long-term career advancement and the opportunity to become a key member of the accounting leadership team.

Requirements

2–5+ years of accounting experience.
Construction accounting experience is required.
Strong knowledge of construction job cost accounting, lien waivers, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), paid-when-paid payment processes, vendor compliance, and construction accounts payable workflows.
Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise is preferred.
Experience with Procore is a significant advantage.
Stable employment history.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to think beyond transactional accounting and grow into a broader accounting leadership role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Process approximately 300 construction-related invoices per month.
Manage the full construction accounts payable process.
Review and maintain vendor compliance documentation, including Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and lien waivers.
Perform accurate job cost coding for construction projects.
Track and administer paid-when-paid payment requirements.
Maintain vendor relationships and ensure compliance with company policies.
Assist with month-end accounting processes as responsibilities expand.
Support construction accounting functions beyond transactional accounts payable.
Participate in the continued implementation and optimization of Procore.
Grow into additional accounting management responsibilities over time.