Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you looking to advance your career with a top-tier construction firm?

Hill & Wilkinson, a trusted name in the Dallas construction industry since 1968, is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team. Known for our commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction, we offer an inclusive, supportive work environment that fosters growth and both personal and professional development. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from our core values of respect, quality, safety, commitment, training, fun, and community.

Imagine a company where every individual is seen, heard, and valued. Not merely as an employee but as an integral part of a family. Here at H&W, mutual respect and genuine care are the cornerstones of daily interactions, fostering an environment where everyone supports each other's growth and success. This company doesn't just talk about work-life balance, it embodies it. Creating a space where personal milestones are celebrated as enthusiastically as professional achievements. With a true family culture, the workplace becomes more than just a job, it transforms into a community where collaboration flourishes and loyalty run deep.

Members of Hill & Wilkinson Benefits Program, have access to the following benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Basic life insurance
• Short‐term disability (Exempt Employees Only)
• Long‐term disability (Exempt Employees Only)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• College 529 plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
  
  

About The Job

Hill-Wilkinson Construction Group, Ltd. is seeking to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist that has experience in the Construction Industry. In addition, the Accounts Payable Specialist must possess a general understanding of basic accounting and job costing principles.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will work extensively with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Job Superintendents, and various staff members in order to execute any project-specific documentation, billing/invoicing. These tasks will be completed via multiple Construction specific web-based information exchange software programs.

• Process accounts payable invoices using Vista Viewpoint accounting software
• Ensures accounts payable invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
• Investigates and resolves issues associated with accounts payable invoices
• Establishing relationships with new vendors and maintaining relationships with existing vendors (i.e. phone calls, emails, etc.)
• Files and maintains accounts payable documents, records, and reports
• Reconciles vendor statements
• Performs other duties as needed within the Accounting Department
• Excel and construction industry experience preferred
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience in the construction industry is an advantage
• REQUIRED: Possess a general understanding of basic accounting and job costing principles.
• Working knowledge of project budgets, schedules, and design phases
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft applications is required.
• Experience with Vista Viewpoint, Bluebeam/Adobe PDF, and other information exchange systems, and the ability to learn new systems is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize daily tasks in order to meet deadlines, ensure efficient workflow, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task effectively.
• Must be able to work effectively and productively both independently and with a wide variety of people in an environment of rapidly changing deadlines and priorities.
• Professional demeanor along with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Display extraordinary attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in approach to daily activities and a self-starter
• Be a hands-on, problem solver, and proactively think outside the box.
• Resourceful, creative, and able to adapt quickly and effectively to unexpected changes in a positive manner.
  
  

Details

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 8-hour shift; Monday thru Friday

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

• Review and record invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy in billing
• Process expense reports from employees Identify discrepancies and escalate in an appropriate manner
• Have knowledge of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses
• Maintain 1099s and generate a report at year end
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred
• 1 - 2 years in accounting or a related field
• Strong understanding of the General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing
• Strong organizational, analytical, and recording skills
• Detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite