Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies—making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our market offerings include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of Accounts Payable transactions to ensure timely and accurate entering and payment of invoices in compliance with company policies, FAR/DFARS regulations and applicable government contracting guidelines. The general accountant will also be responsible for preparing and submitting customer invoices in accordance with contract terms.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Invoice Processing: Receiving, verifying, and coding invoices in Deltek Costpoint for payment.
• Purchase Order: Verify invoices against purchase orders and contracts
• Resolving discrepancies with vendors
• Payment Processing: Preparing and processing payments to vendors, including checks and electronic payments.
• Reconciliation: Reconciling invoices, payments, and vendor statements to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Communication: Responding to vendor inquiries and resolving issues.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of invoices, payments, and vendor information.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and supporting audit requests.
• Expense Reports: Processing employee expense reports and ensuring they align with company policies.
• Vendor Management: Building and maintaining relationships with vendors.
• Data Entry: Entering invoice information into Deltek Costpoint
• Work with finance, project managers, or other relevant teams to streamline billing processes.
• Review contracts and extract financial and billing information
• Participate in new project set up meetings to ensure project setup optimizes accounting software capabilities for project revenue and billing

Requirements:

• (3-5) years of experience in government contracting environment
• (2-3) years of hands-on experience using Deltek CostPoint
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Must be able to work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Required Education and Certifications:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited school or 3-5 years of accounting experience

Salary Range: $55K - $72K

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional information:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.