Accounts Payable Specialist

Howard Building Corporation

$72K — $93K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in construction.
  • Strong understanding of vendor invoices and job-cost accounting.
  • Experience processing high-volume invoices with attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Office applications.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain vendor and subcontractor records.
  • Process vendor and subcontractor invoices and ensure accuracy.
  • Verify invoice approvals and compliance before payment.
  • Maintain organized digital records of invoices and documentation.
  • Collect and review lien waivers for subcontractor payments.
  • Assist project teams with job cost allocations and vendor invoicing.
  • Support month-end closing activities and audit preparations.

Benefits

  • Company Paid Employee Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA), HRA, and additional life and disability options.
  • Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing rewards.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan - Free Retirement for full-time employees.
  • Over 5 weeks of paid time off to start.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team. This position plays a critical role in supporting project operations, maintaining strong vendor and subcontractor relationships, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of construction-related financial transactions.

Essential Job Functions

Vendor & Subcontractor Administration
  • Establish and maintain vendor and subcontractor records.
  • Process and maintain W-9 documentation and vendor compliance records.
  • Collect and track preliminary notices, bonds, insurance certificates, union letters, tax-exempt documentation, and other compliance requirements.
  • Assist with subcontractor onboarding and documentation management.

Accounts Payable
  • Receive, review, and process vendor and subcontractor invoices.
  • Determine whether invoices are project-related or overhead expenses and route for appropriate approval.
  • Apply preliminary coding to overhead invoices using the Company's Chart of Accounts.
  • Verify invoice accuracy, approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance requirements prior to payment.
  • Process weekly AP check runs and electronic payments.
  • Maintain organized digital records of invoices and supporting documentation.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and promptly resolve discrepancies.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships.

Subcontractor Payments & Compliance
  • Collect, review, and maintain conditional and unconditional lien waivers.
  • Verify subcontractor compliance requirements prior to payment.
  • Process subcontractor payment requests and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with payment administration through GC Pay or similar construction payment platforms.

Project Accounting Support
  • Maintain accurate job cost records and supporting documentation.
  • Assist project teams with vendor invoice coding and job cost allocations.
  • Support project managers and project engineers with questions related to job costs and vendor activity.
  • Review project-related expenses for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assist with budget-versus-actual cost reporting and research variances as requested.

Month-End & Administrative Support
  • Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
  • Support account reconciliations and audit requests.
  • Prepare reports and schedules as requested by management.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.


Requirements

Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably within the construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and job-cost accounting.
  • Experience processing high-volume invoices with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team approach.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Construction accounting experience.
  • Experience with lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and construction documentation.
  • Experience with GC Pay or similar subcontractor payment platforms.
  • Experience with Sage 300 CRE or other construction ERP/accounting systems.
  • Understanding of job cost accounting concepts and construction project workflows.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

What Makes Someone Successful at HBC

The ideal candidate:
  • Takes ownership of their responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
  • Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Works well in a fast-paced construction environment.
  • Proactively identifies issues and recommends solutions.
  • Builds positive working relationships with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, and coworkers.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability as priorities change.
  • Embraces continuous learning and process improvement.


What We Offer
• Company Paid Employee Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA), HRA, Additional Life, Disability, and more
• Discounted Gym Memberships, Wellbeing Rewards, Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - Free Retirement to all Full-time Employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Partial Employer Matching Funds
• Paid Parking, Auto Allowances, Commuter Benefits
• Over 5 Weeks of Paid Time Off to Start
• Paid Training + Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Annual Bonuses
• Flexibility

Salary Description

$35 - $45/ hour DOE

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