A/P Staff Accountant

A/P Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable Focus · Suwanee, Ga Company: E stablished construction company (details shared with qualified candidates) Location: North Atlanta / Suwanee, GA area (on-site) Industry: Commercial / Construction Reports to: Controller Type: Full-time, direct hire — long-term opportunity Salary: $60k - $75k 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 — 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 — 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.