Accounts Payable Specialist

About JM Construction JM Construction is a family-owned general contracting firm based in Paso Robles, serving California’s Central Coast with our core work in San Luis Obispo County and select projects extending into Monterey and Santa Barbara Counties. We’re a small company by design, focused on doing exceptional work rather than chasing volume. When you join our team, you’re not a number. You work directly with ownership and the people who’ve been here from the start. Accounts Payable Specialist – Full-Time Location : San Luis Obispo County Company : JM Construction Employment Type : Full-Time Job Summary We’re looking for an experienced professional with strong accounting skills to accurately process vendor and subcontractor invoices in a timely manner. Attention to detail, proper documentation, and effective coordination with project teams are essential. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for following up and obtaining any missing information needed to ensure invoices are processed accurately and accounts are properly reconciled. Responsibilities and Duties Process and enter vendor and subcontractor invoices accurately in the accounting system, ensuring proper coding to jobs/projects, cost codes, and general ledger accounts. Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents/delivery tickets, and invoices; resolve discrepancies with superintendents, field staff, and vendors. Collaborate with superintendents, estimators, and operations teams to retrieve any missing receipts with the necessary job notations to ensure accurate job cost reporting. Identify process improvement opportunities whenever possible, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of AP workflows and controls. Minimum Skills & Experience Requirements Minimum 2–4 years of Accounts Payable experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Working knowledge of construction accounting practices, including job cost coding, progress billings, retention, and lien waiver processes. Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Premier, or similar construction ERP systems). Strong Excel skills and comfortable with digital document management systems. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage high volumes of invoices. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment. What we offer Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Health insurance benefits Sick leave in accordance with California law Retirement with up to 3% matching A healthy work culture with a collaborative, drama-free team The stability of a multi-generation family company with deep roots on the Central Coast, paired with the growth trajectory of a company still building Is This You? We know the reputation the construction industry can have—backstabbing, yelling on site, offices run on ego instead of integrity. That’s not us, and it’s not who we’re hiring. We’re looking for someone who wants a team that collaborates instead of competes, a workplace built on honesty and follow-through, and a company that actually feels like a family. Honestly, our goal is for this to be the last job you ever apply for. #J-18808-Ljbffr