Accounts Payable Specialist - Construction

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.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Allison Lau

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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