Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist | ARCO Design/Build

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at ARCO Design/Build, located in Atlanta, GA. ARCO is a family of construction companies with over 30 years of experience as design-build experts, recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in America. They consistently rank among top contractors, having completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. The company maintains a strong commitment to its associates’ well-being, fostering a culture of integrity, fairness, and collaboration. This Accounts Payable Specialist position is a vital part of the accounting team, responsible for ensuring the precise and timely management of financial transactions, which supports the company’s operational excellence and continued growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA

• Team: Reports to the Accounting team, collaborating with Project Managers and vendors.
• Mission: Ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments, maintaining strong financial records for the company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Efficiently receive, verify for accuracy, and process overhead invoices from a diverse range of vendors and suppliers on an ongoing monthly basis.
• Financial Reconciliation: Conduct thorough reconciliations of accounts payable records against the general ledger to ensure precise financial data, actively identifying and resolving any discrepancies that arise.
• Vendor Communication: Serve as a key contact for vendors and industry partners, addressing billing discrepancies, facilitating compliance inquiries, and providing clear updates on payment statuses.
• Expense Management: Review and process employee expense reports, confirming full compliance with established company policies and ensuring all required documentation is accurately provided.
• Team Collaboration & Support: Actively contribute to the Accounting team by addressing miscellaneous issues as delegated, and proactively develop and maintain positive working relationships with both the Accounting team and Project Managers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A High School Diploma is required for this accounting professional role.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in an accounting-related function.
• Skills: Effective communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to work independently, taking initiative to prioritize and complete projects.