An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
Accounts Payable Specialist Charles Pankow Builders Ltd - 3.9 Pasadena, CA Job Details $38 - $44 an hour 5 hours ago Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Data integrity assurance VLOOKUP function Accounting systems Financial close processing Internal controls Financial data reconciliation Customer service Financial reporting Bachelor's degree in finance ERP systems Construction payment processing Mid-level Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Financial issue resolution Compliance reporting Data integrity and documentation Invoice payment processing Analysis skills Vendor compliance management Bachelor's degree Construction industry experience Task prioritization Tax compliance reporting Vendor communication Commercial construction experience Data verification Payment card processing Closing the books Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing complex full-cycle construction accounts payable operations, subcontractor payment and compliance workflows, corporate purchase card and virtual card administration, vendor master data integrity, and period-end close activities. Reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role serves as a key operational resource between transactional AP processing and department management. The AP Specialist collaborates cross-functionally with operations, project teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure payment accuracy, timely processing, and effective internal controls.
JOB SCOPE & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary Accountabilities Multi-Entity AP Processing & Accounting:
Support accounts payable processing. Review and approve invoices and payment transactions. Process miscellaneous payment requests. Monitor and follow up on AP aging and compliance issues. Process payment adjustments and exceptions.
Vendor Master Data Integrity & Verification:
Manage vendor onboarding and vendor master file maintenance in accordance with established internal controls and segregation of duties. Review corporate credit applications for accuracy, completeness, and required approvals. Corporate Credit Card (P-Card) & Virtual Card (V-Card)
Administration:
Card issuance and account maintenance. Manage P-Card and V-Card reporting and compliance. Handle transaction disputes. Perform monthly reconciliations.
Regulatory, Tax, Audit & Close Operations:
Assist AP Manager with period close processes, annual 1099 filings, and scheduled tax payments. Support statutory Unclaimed Property (UP) compliance and reporting. Respond promptly to internal and external audit requests. Assign and prioritize incoming service request tickets related to AP.
Manage subcontractor payment process and resolve payment and compliance-related issues. Review and authorize subcontractor disbursements in accordance with established payment schedules, compliance requirements, and approval controls. Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP)
Administration:
Validate and process deductions for insurance costs. Coordinate CCIP closeout activities, including calculation, reconciliation, and processing of final insurance deductions. Secondary Accountabilities Provide backup support for AP and accounting functions, including payment processing and general AP administrative duties during absences and peak processing periods. Education/Training Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent related professional experience is typical. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Experience with construction-specific ERP systems such as CMiC strongly preferred. Experience with subcontractor payment and compliance platforms such as Textura strongly preferred. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions, data analysis, and ad-hoc financial reporting). Strong working knowledge of construction-specific payment and compliance requirements, including conditional and unconditional lien waivers. Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills to prioritize multi-entity deadlines and resolve complex integration exceptions. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to interface professionally with project teams, corporate leadership, subcontractors, and banking partners. Work Experience Minimum 5+ years of progressive Accounts Payable or General Accounting experience is typical. Prior experience in the Construction, General Contracting, Subcontracting, or Real Estate Development industry is strongly preferred. Experience with complex AP functions, including multi-entity accounting, reconciliations, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance preferred.
