Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable Focus · North Atlanta / Gwinnett

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Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable Focus · North Atlanta / Gwinnett Company: Established construction company (details shared with qualified candidates) Location: North Atlanta / Suwanee,

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About the Role

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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.

Responsibilities

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  • →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

  • →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

  • 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

Nice to Have

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  • 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

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Duluth, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
July 23, 2026
First seen
September 26, 2026
Last seen
September 26, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
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Trust Level
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Scored at
September 26, 2026

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stafffinancialgroupStaff Accountant – Accounts Payable Focus · North Atlanta / Gwinnett