Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Long Beach, CA • 2h ago

Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with a strong background in the construction industry. This position requires hands-on experience processing high-volume invoices, subcontractor payments, lien releases, and job cost allocations within a construction accounting environment.

Vista by Viewpoint experience is required. Candidates without recent Vista experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Process high-volume full-cycle accounts payable transactions for multiple construction projects.

Review, code, and enter vendor invoices utilizing appropriate job cost and general ledger allocations.

Match purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Manage subcontractor payments, lien waivers, conditional and unconditional releases, and compliance documentation.

Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.

Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.

Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s, insurance certificates, and subcontractor documentation.

Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations.

Work closely with Project Managers, Project Accountants, and Operations teams to ensure project costs are accurately recorded.

Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed.

Requirements

3+ years of Accounts Payable experience within the construction industry.

Recent hands-on experience with Vista by Viewpoint is required.

Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing and subcontractor payment processes.

Experience handling lien releases, retention, and compliance documentation.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis functions.

Ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting multiple entities or large-scale construction projects.

Familiarity with progress billing and draw processes.

Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, or commercial construction firms.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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