A/P Staff Accountant

A/P Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable FocusCompany: Established construction company (details shared with qualified candidates)Location: North Atlanta / Suwanee, GA area (on-site)Industry: Commercial / ConstructionReports to: ControllerType: Full-time, direct hire — long-term opportunitySalary: $60k - $75kAbout The RoleOur client, an established construction company, is building out its accounting department and is looking for a hands-on Staff Accountant to help stabilize and strengthen operations. The immediate focus of this position is heavy Accounts Payable and A/P administration — well beyond basic invoice entry — while the department gets settled. Over time, this role is designed to grow into a broader staff accountant position and become a right-hand to the accounting leadership.This is a long-term opportunity for a polished, detail-oriented self-starter who wants to grow with the company — not a stepping stone for someone chasing the next title or salary bump.What You'll Do — Immediate Focus (Accounts Payable)Own the full-cycle A/P process from invoice receipt through payment — not just data entryManage vendor and subcontractor documentation, including W-9s, insurance certificates (COIs), and lien waivers/releasesApply accurate job cost coding to invoices and payablesHandle invoice follow-up, discrepancy research, and issue resolutionPerform account reconciliations related to A/P and vendor accountsCommunicate professionally with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and internal staffSupport subcontractor compliance tracking and high-volume invoice processingGrowth Responsibilities (Over Time)Support month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger maintenanceAssist with construction billing, retainage, and pay applicationsContribute to project accounting and broader staff accountant dutiesGrow into a trusted right-hand role within the accounting teamWhat We're Looking For — RequiredMinimum 1 year of construction accounting experience — with 2+ years strongly preferredHands-on, full-cycle Accounts Payable experience with real volume (not entry-level invoice entry only)Experience with job cost coding in a construction environmentStrong Excel skills and solid accounting judgmentExceptional attention to detail and accuracyPolished, professional communication and a self-starter mindsetInterest in a long-term role with room to growPreferred / Nice To HaveProcore experience (being implemented now — a plus, but you can learn it alongside the team; not required)Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and/or QuickBooks experienceExperience with retainage, lien waivers, subcontractor invoices, and pay applicationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or related fieldWhy This RoleYou'll join a company at a pivotal moment for its accounting function, with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on A/P operations and grow into a broader, more strategic staff accountant role as a key member of the team.