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Accounts Payable Specialist
Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract-to-Hire) Riverside, CA
$24$27/hour
Construction Industry | Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is fully onsite in Riverside and requires prior construction industry AP experience. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage a high volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable invoices, including job cost coding and purchase order matching.
- Review, verify, and reconcile invoices, ensuring accuracy with contracts, purchase orders, and receipts.
- Handle subcontractor and vendor payments, including lien waivers, progress billings, and retainage when applicable.
- Manage weekly payment runs via ACH, check, and credit card.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain organized and accurate AP files for audits and month-end close.
- Collaborate with project managers and the accounting team to resolve invoice or job cost issues.
- Assist with accruals and support month-end and year-end close processes.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience, with at least 1 year in the construction industry (required).
- Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems; experience with construction-specific software (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar) is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of job cost coding and AP best practices.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in Accounting or related field preferred.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay Rate: $24$27/hour (depending on experience).
- Schedule: Full-time, onsite in Riverside, CA.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply