Accounts Payable Clerk

Point One
Responsibilities:
▪ Provide support for various projects within the Accounting Department
▪ Collect and help review monthly progress billings, waivers, certified payroll reports, etc. from
subcontractors and suppliers
▪ Verify subcontractor COI’s for compliance with contract requirements
▪ Perform data entry associated with accounts payable and receivable
▪ Review and process vendor invoices to appropriate project and budget codes
▪ Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies
▪ Issue weekly checks to vendors/subcontractors
▪ Perform monthly reconciliations
▪ Audit and process credit card bills
▪ Address and respond to vendor inquiries
▪ Assist in audit preparation
▪ Support accounting reporting functions
▪ Provide support for various administrative functions (i.e. filing, mail sorting, answering phones,
etc.)
Qualifications:
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
▪ 3+ years of experience in the Construction Industry is preferred
▪ Experience with Construction Project Accounting software
▪ Experience with Davis Bacon-Prevailing wage or Union required projects
▪ Experience with federal and/or City of Chicago construction projects is preferred
▪ Prior experience with Certified Payroll reporting and MBE/WBE Tracking is preferred
▪ Knowledge of general accounting, cost accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
▪ Excellent communication skills
▪ Self-motivator with strong problem-solving skills
▪ Ability to prioritize and manage time
▪ Efficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel