Accounts Payable Specialist

Persons Services is looking for a highly detailed Accounts Payable Specialist with experience working in the construction industry. This is a critical role supporting a busy, fast-paced division that is experiencing significant growth.

Responsibilities

• Review and process subcontractor, supplier, and vendor invoices; verify invoices with corresponding subcontracts and change orders
• Work closely with Project Managers for approval of subcontractor work completed
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements or invoices, research and correct discrepancies
• Reconcile credit card statements against monthly reports submitted by card users or Project Managers
• Respond to subcontractor inquiries
• Maintain certificates of insurance, W9, and 1099 information for all vendors
• Initiate, transmit, and obtain subcontracts and task orders for vendors and subcontractors
• Assist with special projects as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience processing Accounts Payable in the construction industry
• Must be extremely detail oriented, with the ability to process a high volume of AP work
• Experience working in construction specific accounting software, such as ComputerEase, Sage or similar
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office products, with the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets in Excel
• Proficient in data entry and data management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize while working with competing priorities and deadlines