Accounts Payable Specialist | Construction Industry

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Join an established, NYC-based structural steel fabrication and installation company with nearly two decades of proven success. Known for precision craftsmanship and a close-knit, family-style culture, the company works on high-profile commercial, residential, and industrial projects across the region.

This is a hands-on, on-site role in Sunset Park, Brooklyn where you’ll manage complex construction-related payables, work closely with project managers and procurement, and ensure financial accuracy during a company-wide transition from QuickBooks to Vista Viewpoint accounting software.

If you’re looking for a stable role where you can make an immediate impact while working with a collaborative, down-to-earth team, this is your opportunity.

Accounts Payable Specialist – Benefits and Compensation

• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Company stability and nearly 20 years in business
• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Opportunity to be part of a growing team with future career development potential

Accounts Payable Specialist – Requirements & Qualifications (Hunter’s Screening Priorities)

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in the construction industry (steel, subcontracting, or related trade strongly preferred)
• Strong QuickBooks proficiency
• Experience with three-way matching (invoice, PO, packing slip/bill of lading)
• Ability to manage high-volume, construction-specific vendor invoices
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Must Haves (Day-to-Day Tasks Specific to This Role)

• Process high volumes of vendor invoices for materials, equipment rentals, crane services, engineering, and subcontractors
• Perform three-way match and ensure compliance with PO and job cost coding
• Enter transactions into QuickBooks and later Vista Viewpoint
• Collaborate with procurement and project managers to resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and execute weekly check runs; manage ACH payments (transition back to ACH planned)
• Support AP-related month-end close tasks and provide reports to the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance

Accounts Payable Specialist – Preferred Background & Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with Quickbooks
• Familiarity with construction billing processes
• Knowledge of lien waivers and compliance documentation for subcontractor/vendor payments
• Understanding of job cost reporting and CSI codes
• Prior experience supporting a system migration or accounting software implementation

Ready to take the next step in your AP career?

If you have the construction industry experience, QuickBooks expertise, and attention to detail we’re looking for, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join a growing company where your skills will make an immediate impact.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 164106

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Ghali Asad

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