Accounts Payable Accountant

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join a construction-focused accounting team in Bell Gardens, California. This position supports multiple active projects by handling payables with precision, maintaining accurate cost allocation, and helping keep vendor payments on schedule. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in high-volume invoice processing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with project and accounting stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the complete accounts payable workflow, from receiving invoices through final payment, while maintaining accuracy and timely processing.
• Review and assign appropriate general ledger and job cost codes to vendor and subcontractor invoices to support reliable project financial reporting.
• Work closely with Project Managers and operations staff to secure approvals, clarify billing issues, and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Prepare and coordinate recurring payment cycles, including check disbursements and electronic payments, in accordance with internal controls and cash management practices.
• Establish and maintain vendor records, respond to account inquiries, and support efficient onboarding for new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Reconcile vendor statements, track outstanding balances, and monitor aging activity to help ensure prompt and accurate payment status.
• Process employee and corporate card expenses, verify supporting documentation, and reconcile transactions against company policy.
• Contribute to month-end activities by supporting accruals, payable reconciliations, expense review, and audit-ready documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records and assist with compliance reviews, audit requests, and improvements to accounts payable procedures.• At least 3 years of accounts payable experience, ideally in construction, contracting, or other project-based environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle invoice processing in a high-volume setting.
• Experience using accounting platforms such as Viewpoint Vista; familiarity with comparable systems is also valuable.
• Working knowledge of job costing, expense allocation, and project budget tracking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting personnel, project managers, and field or operations teams.
• Experience with payment processing, vendor reconciliation, and scheduled check runs or electronic disbursements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-moving workplace.