Accounts Payable Specialist

A growing and well-established residential homebuilder in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the Accounts Payable process, working directly with vendors and internal departments, researching discrepancies, and ensuring expenses are accurately recorded and paid on time. The ideal candidate will have a strong Accounts Payable foundation, excellent attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Experience within residential construction, homebuilding, real estate, property management, manufacturing, or another high-volume AP environment is highly desirable. This position will work closely with the Controller, Accounting, Construction, Purchasing, Operations, and outside vendors , providing excellent exposure to the broader accounting function. Key Responsibilities Review, code, and process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently. Verify invoice documentation, approvals, vendor information, and appropriate job, project, lot, or expense coding . Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing differences, duplicate invoices, missing approvals, and payment issues. Communicate directly with vendors regarding outstanding invoices, payment status, credits, documentation, and account discrepancies. Review vendor statements and research outstanding or missing invoices. Maintain accurate vendor records and supporting Accounts Payable documentation. Assist with new vendor setup and maintenance of appropriate tax and payment information. Prepare and process vendor payments through ACH, electronic payments, and checks . Help prevent duplicate payments and identify irregularities before transactions are processed. Partner closely with Construction, Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting to research and resolve job-related expenses. Assist with account and vendor reconciliations. Support month-end and year-end close activities . Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting . Maintain organized and audit-ready Accounts Payable records. Prepare Excel schedules, reports, and supporting documentation as requested. Research expenses associated with individual homes, projects, lots, vendors, and communities. Help identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes, controls, and efficiency. Provide additional accounting support to the Controller and accounting team as needed. What We Are Looking For 3+ years of Accounts Payable or closely related accounting experience preferred. Experience processing a meaningful volume of vendor invoices. Strong understanding of the Accounts Payable cycle , including invoice processing, approvals, payments, vendor inquiries, and reconciliations. Ability to research discrepancies rather than simply process transactions. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Professional communication skills when working with vendors and internal departments. Comfortable working independently while also being part of a collaborative accounting team. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel , including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic data analysis. Experience working within an accounting or ERP system. Construction, homebuilding, real estate, property accounting, manufacturing, or other high-volume AP experience is a plus. Experience with job costing, project accounting, or lot-level accounting is a plus. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is not simply an invoice-entry position. The person joining this team will have the opportunity to become an important part of the accounting function and gain exposure to: Residential construction accounting Job and project-related expenses Construction and Purchasing operations Month-end accounting Reconciliations Process improvement Direct interaction with accounting leadership The company is looking for someone who wants to take ownership of their work, become a trusted member of the accounting team, and continue growing professionally as the organization expands. Ideal Candidate You may be a particularly strong fit if you are currently working as an: Accounts Payable Specialist | AP Coordinator | Accounts Payable Analyst | Accounting Specialist | AP Accountant | Staff Accountant with strong AP responsibilities and are looking for an opportunity where your Accounts Payable experience will be valued while giving you additional exposure to the broader accounting function. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for confidential consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr