Job Summary

A growing organization in the solar construction industry is seeking an Assistant Staff Accountant with a strong accounts payable background to join its accounting team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys high-volume AP processing, construction accounting, vendor communication, and month-end support in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative accounting team supporting residential and commercial construction operations. The right candidate will appreciate a professional workplace with steady accounting activity, clear processes, cross-functional communication, and the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial operations within a growing industry.

Key Responsibilities

- Process and enter vendor invoices accurately using an automated invoice management system.
- Verify invoice details, including vendor information, invoice numbers, dates, amounts, payment terms, coding, and due dates.
- Support weekly accounts payable payment cycles through Sage 300, including remittance preparation and vendor payment documentation.
- Review vendor statements and complete monthly reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end close by processing outstanding invoices, credit card transactions, and AP-related documentation.
- Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, balances, lien waivers, releases, and account questions.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000 per year.
- Job Type: Temp-Perm or Direct Hire.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday.
- Work Arrangement: 100% on-site in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage high-volume accounts payable processing for a construction-related accounting environment.
- Support weekly payment cycles, vendor reconciliations, and month-end AP close activities.
- Review invoice coding, supporting documentation, lien waivers, credit card transactions, and payment approvals.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and communicate professionally with internal teams and external vendors.

- 3+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry.
- At least 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience.
- Strong understanding of AP procedures and fundamental accounting principles.
- Experience processing a high volume of invoices and transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Sage 300.
- Experience with HH2.
- Experience processing AMEX and Comdata credit card transactions.
- Experience with construction accounting systems or automated invoice processing platforms.
- Familiarity with lien waivers, releases, and construction payment documentation.

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