Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Specialist 

Suffolk, VA area, Temp to Hire opportunity, $25 per hour, Hours Mon- Fri 8:30am to 5pm

Company Profile:

Headquartered in Suffolk, VA, we offer turnkey marine and industrial construction solutions across the Hampton Roads Region of Virginia and North Carolina. We have served the Hampton Roads area for over 30 years providing high quality, highly responsive construction services to the area’s commercial and industrial operators. The Company has experienced significant growth and demand for its services and expects to continue to grow with the organic expansion of services within the tidewater region.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the efficient execution of Accounts Payable tasks reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining communication with vendors, customers, employees and leadership addressing issues in a timely fashion

• Assist with Accounts Payables, Operations and Project Management administrative tasks

• Preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations

• Preparation of monthly closing journal entries

• Support effective accounting for intercompany invoicing and consolidation

• Support weekly payroll processing

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to facilitate smooth operations.

• Review payables in system against vendor statements and follow-up with vendors for missing invoices.

• Gather information and prepare various financial and general reporting as required.

• Proficiency in modern software platforms including Excel and other Microsoft platforms

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills to address financial issues and discrepancies.

• Collaboration with project managers, engineers, and other construction professionals is common, so being a team player is important.

Experience, Qualifications & Education:

• Minimum five (5) years of administrative experience preferred

• Minimum five (5) years of accounts payable experience required

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Thorough understanding of the business process, project management and operations

• The ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Highly developed organizational skills

Benefits (Full-Time/Permanent Hires):

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance • Vision Insurance

• Health insurance

• HSA

• Paid time off Work