AR Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

AR Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Overview
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full accounts payable lifecycle for our construction-focused operations. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, enforce contract and purchase order compliance, maintain vendor relationships, support month-end close and audits, and contribute to process improvements. This role requires strong knowledge of construction billing practices and experience with AP systems (Vista or Viewpoint a plus).

Key Responsibilities

• Process, code and enter high-volume invoices in accordance with company policies, contract terms, and purchase orders.
• Verify invoice accuracy against contracts, purchase orders and lien waivers; resolve discrepancies with internal teams and vendors.
• Prepare and execute timely vendor payments (checks, ACH, wire) while managing payment schedules and cash flow priorities.
• Review and manage retainage, progress billings, change order invoices, and contract-specific billing requirements relevant to construction projects.
• Maintain and update vendor master records, ensure correct tax documentation, and handle vendor onboarding and inquiries.
• Perform regular reconciliations of AP subledger to the general ledger and resolve outstanding items.
• Support month-end close activities and provide AP reports, accruals and analysis to finance leadership.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement and contract teams to validate charges and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing backup documentation and answering AP-related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes, improve controls, and support implementation of AP software or workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable processes including invoice processing, payment execution, purchase orders and vendor management.
• Experience working with contract billing terms, retainage and progress billing common to construction projects.
• Proven ability to reconcile accounts, prepare accruals and support month-end close procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage a high-volume workload with competing deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable learning new accounting systems; experience with Vista or Viewpoint is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for working with vendors, project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with vendor onboarding, 1099 processes and maintaining accurate vendor records.
• Prior experience with purchase order matching and resolving invoice discrepancies preferred.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$50000 - $70000 USD per year