An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Back To Results Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable Focus Job Description Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable Focus Construction Accounting • Confidential Search • North Atlanta / Suwanee, GA area
Position:
Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable emphasis, with growth into a broader staff accountant role)
Company:
Confidential — established construction company (details shared with qualified candidates)
Location:
North Atlanta / Suwanee, GA area (on-site)
Industry:
Commercial / Construction Reports to: Accounting Manager /
CFO Type:
Full-time, direct hire — long-term opportunity
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client, an established construction company, is building out its accounting department and is looking for a hands-on Staff Accountant to help stabilize and strengthen operations. The immediate focus of this position is heavy Accounts Payable and A/P administration — well beyond basic invoice entry — while the department gets settled. Over time, this role is designed to grow into a broader staff accountant position and become a right-hand to the accounting leadership. This is a long-term opportunity for a polished, detail-oriented self-starter who wants to grow with the company — not a stepping stone for someone chasing the next title or salary bump.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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IMMEDIATE FOCUS
(ACCOUNTS PAYABLE) Own the full-cycle A/P process from invoice receipt through payment — not just data entry Manage vendor and subcontractor documentation, including W-9s, insurance certificates (COIs), and lien waivers/releases Apply accurate job cost coding to invoices and payables Handle invoice follow-up, discrepancy research, and issue resolution Perform account reconciliations related to A/P and vendor accounts Communicate professionally with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and internal staff Support subcontractor compliance tracking and high-volume invoice processing
GROWTH RESPONSIBILITIES
(OVER TIME) Support month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance Assist with construction billing, retainage, and pay applications Contribute to project accounting and broader staff accountant duties Grow into a trusted right-hand role within the accounting team
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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REQUIRED
Minimum 1 year of construction accounting experience — with 2+ years strongly preferred Hands-on, full-cycle Accounts Payable experience with real volume (not entry-level invoice entry only) Experience with job cost coding in a construction environment Strong Excel skills and solid accounting judgment Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Polished, professional communication and a self-starter mindset Interest in a long-term role with room to grow
PREFERRED / NICE TO HAVE
Procore experience (being implemented now — a plus, but you can learn it alongside the team; not required) Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and/or QuickBooks experience Experience with retainage, lien waivers, subcontractor invoices, and pay applications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
WHY THIS ROLE
You'll join a company at a pivotal moment for its accounting function, with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on A/P operations and grow into a broader, more strategic staff accountant role as a key member of the team. Share This Position Details Location Suwanee GA Date Posted 7/23/2026 Apply Processing...
