Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Stock options plan
• Vision insurance

About the Role:
Blount Construction Company, Inc. is looking for a detail-driven Accounts Payable Manager to join our team in Marietta, GA! In this key financial role, you'll oversee the full AP function and help keep our construction operations running smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love bringing order to complex financial processes, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Manage high volume vendor invoice processing across multiple jobs, asphalt plants, and cost centers related to Highway Construction, Asphalt Paving, and Asphalt Plant Manufacturing.
• Work with Project Managers and other team members to ensure coding accuracy.  Review job numbers, phase/cost codes, cost types (material, labor burden, equipment, subcontract, other), and GL accounts.
• Review and release invoice batches; serve as final approver on coding before posting.
• Administer weekly Check run, PosPay, and ACH payment file runs for all vendors, haulers, and subcontractors.  Review all payment terms, early-pay discounts, and cash requirements.
• Manage AP aging and monthly vendor statement reconciliations.  Reconcile and vouch vendor tickets to invoices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and business partners.
• Resolve complex payment issues and disputes while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service.  Resolve quantity and price discrepancies before payment
• Work with management and staff to integrate AP process improvements and automation

Requirements ·         

• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience; bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume AP environment (thousands of invoices/transactions monthly).
• Working knowledge of job cost accounting structure: jobs, cost codes, cost types, subcontracts, and retainage.
• Hands-on proficiency with construction or similar ERP/Accounting system.
• Strong MS Office and Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large-data reconciliation).
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Clear communicator able to work effectively with field superintendents, plant staff, management, and executives.

About Us:
Blount Construction Company, Inc. has built a strong reputation in the Marietta, GA area as a trusted name in the construction industry, delivering quality projects with integrity and professionalism. Our clients keep coming back because of our commitment to excellence and our ability to get the job done right. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, team-oriented workplace where employees are valued and empowered to grow.