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Accounts Payable - Home Building Industry

USA Jobs, Long Beach, California, United States, 90802

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Accounts Payable Specialist (Homebuilding Industry Experience)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with a strong background in the homebuilding industry to join our team. This role is crucial for managing the organization's outgoing payments, ensuring vendor relations are maintained, and ensuring financial accuracy in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. Key responsibilities include processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and understanding industry-specific requirements, such as lien waivers, purchase orders, and construction contracts. Key Responsibilities: Accurately process and code vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Reconcile discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices. Verify invoices align with subcontractor agreements, homebuilding contracts, or project budgets. Timely process check runs, ACH transfers, and wire payments while ensuring proper documentation. Manage payments in compliance with lien waiver requirements and retainage policies common in homebuilding. Respond to vendor inquiries about payment status professionally and promptly. Maintain accurate records of accounts payable activity for audits and compliance. Perform monthly accounts payable account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Assist with preparing financial reports, ensuring alignment with construction budget forecasts. Required Qualifications: Experience: Minimum 2-5 years of accounts payable experience, with at least 1-2 years of direct experience in the homebuilding, residential construction, or real estate development industry. Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software commonly used in construction, such as Sage 300 CRE (Timberline), Viewpoint Vista, or QuickBooks. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel are required. Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with lien waivers, subcontractor agreements, retainage, and construction project management processes. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with ERP systems or construction management platforms like Buildertrend or Procore. Familiarity with industry compliance standards, such as homebuilding permits and vendor insurance. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment. AP with at least one year of homebuilding industry experience.