Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager Cullum Mechanical, LLC Cullum Mechanical is a leading mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, mechanical construction, service, and repair throughout South Carolina. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and continuously improve our accounts payable function. This position plays a critical role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting project operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements that help the organization scale efficiently. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payments, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting month-end and year-end financial close activities. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to partner with project managers, operations leaders, purchasing teams, and senior management. The ideal candidate will have experience in a construction, mechanical contracting, or project-based environment and understand the complexities of job cost accounting, subcontractor payments, and vendor management. Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations. Provide training and support to ensure consistency and accuracy. Foster a customer-service mindset when supporting internal and external stakeholders. Accounts Payable Operations Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processing for multiple business units and divisions. Manage weekly check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and credit card reconciliations. Oversee vendor setup, W-9 collection, and compliance documentation. Construction & Job Cost Accounting Review invoice coding to ensure accurate allocation of project costs. Coordinate with project managers and operations teams on invoice approvals and disputed charges. Monitor subcontractor and supplier payments. Financial Controls & Reporting Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies. Reconcile AP-related general ledger accounts. Prepare AP reports, cash requirements forecasts, and management reporting. Support external audits and provide requested documentation. Process Improvement Support continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and finance. 5+ years of accounts payable experience. ~ Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable best practices. ~ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. ~ Experience in construction, contracting, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or service industries. Experience with job cost accounting. ERP or construction accounting software experience. Knowledge of sales tax reporting and 1099 preparation. Within the first year, the Accounts Payable Manager will: Improve visibility into AP liabilities and cash requirements. Strengthen relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability. Cullum Mechanical offers a competitive compensation package including: ~ Medical, dental, and vision insurance ~Paid time off and holidays ~ Life and disability insurance ~ If you're a detail-oriented accounting leader who enjoys building processes, developing people, and supporting a growing construction and service organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help drive the financial strength behind one of South Carolina's leading mechanical contractors