Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist with a strong background in the construction industry to join their team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in processing pay applications, managing vendor relations and handling accounts payable functions within a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who can work collaboratively, stay organized and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities:
- Review and process contractor and subcontractor pay applications, ensuring all necessary documentation (e.g., lien waivers, insurance certificates) is provided and accurate
- Maintain and update vendor information, including invoicing details and payment terms, and resolve discrepancies with vendors in a timely manner
- Review, code and process both PO and non-PO invoices, ensuring all invoices align with contracts, purchase orders and budgets
- Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable and vendor statements and investigate any discrepancies or payment issues
- Ensure all payments comply with company policies, legal regulations and construction-specific requirements, such as prevailing wage and union agreements
- Collaborate with project managers and other departments to ensure costs are accurately assigned to the correct job codes and cost centers
- Assist with month-end closing activities by ensuring all payables are recorded correctly and support the preparation of financial reports
- Schedule and process payments via check, ACH or wire transfer, ensuring timely payment to vendors while maintaining cash flow management
- Organize and maintain records for all accounts payable transactions, including pay applications, invoices and related documentation, in compliance with company policies
Accounts Payable Specialist Requirements: - 3+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in the construction industry
- Strong understanding of pay application processes, including reviewing and processing lien waivers, progress billing and retention
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage or similar) and Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors, project managers and internal teams
- Familiarity with job costing, change orders and construction contracts is highly preferred
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
If you are interested and meet the qualifications above, please apply to the
Accounts Payable Specialist role today!
Thank you,
Ryan Quinn
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.