AR & AP Specialist

Job Description

?? Watertown, SD | East River Contracting

AP/AR Specialist Position Opening!

East River Contracting is hiring a full-time AP/AR Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, bills, payments, and collections.

This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent communication skills, and takes pride in keeping financial records accurate and up to date.

Pay & Perks

• Wage up to $25/hour depending on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Ongoing training and support from the finance team
• Supportive, team-oriented office culture
• Consistent 40 hour work weeks with allowance for overtime

Benefits

• Health Insurance Reimbursement (up to $150/month)
• SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% company match
• Supplemental Aflac Insurance
• Performance-based raises tied to results
• Additional perks based on experience and role

What You'll Do

• Record and organize incoming bills and receipts, coding expenses to the correct job or account
• Manage the review and approval workflow for bills and receipts before payment
• Verify taxes are correctly applied and resolve discrepancies
• Update accounts payable reports to reflect balances, payments, and due dates
• Reconcile vendor accounts against statements and resolve discrepancies
• Generate invoices and follow up on past-due balances
• Track and manage fuel usage and costs across company vehicles and equipment
• Collect and verify vendor documentation, including COIs and W-9s

What We're Looking For

• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with accounting or project management software (e.g., Procore, QuickBooks)
• Strong problem-solving skills and follow-through on discrepancies

WHO WE ARE

At East River Contracting, we don't just build projects — we build teams that perform.

Continuous Pursuit Growth-minded. Always improving. Driven to win.

Integrity First Do what's right, even when it's not easy.

Solutions First Problem solvers who avoid drama and keep work moving.

Relentless Execution Adaptable, persistent, and finish what we start.

Own It Take accountability and deliver results.

If that's how you operate, you'll fit in here!