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Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Birmingham, AL
Reports to: Financial Controller
Employment Type: Full-time, hourly
About Creature
Creature is a vertically integrated Design–Manufacture–Construct (DMC) company built to replace the century-old, siloed approach of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. Our DMC platform uses design to leverage manufacturing productivity so construction is simpler, faster, and more reliable. Our goal is clear: build projects that are twice as good, twice as fast, with twice the value (2x2x2).
We integrate Architecture, Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fabrication into one enterprise. We are not a traditional General Contractor — we are a multi-disciplined builder performing work for ourselves. Creature delivers healthcare and multifamily projects across the Southeastern U.S. by stitching together modular and site-built systems into a single, high-performing solution.
Purpose of the Role
Ensure accurate, timely, and disciplined processing of all accounts payable activities so Creature’s integrated platform operates with financial clarity and reliability. The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a critical role in protecting cash flow, maintaining vendor trust, and supporting the operational teams that build our projects.
Key Accountabilities
1) Invoice Processing & Accuracy
Own daily processing and coding of vendor invoices, including material, service, and outside labor invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper job cost allocation within Sage.
2) Vendor Management & Reconciliation
Serve as a reliable point of contact for vendor accounts payable inquiries. Resolve discrepancies, perform reconciliations, and ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
3) Credit Card & Payment Execution
Manage credit card reconciliations and support weekly check runs with precision and consistency, maintaining clean records and audit-ready documentation.
4) Financial Discipline & Support
Support the Financial Controller with ad-hoc requests, reporting needs, and process improvements that strengthen Creature’s financial operations and controls. Serve as the primary backup for payroll processing, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and timeliness when primary payroll resources are unavailable.
What Exceptional Execution Looks Like
- Invoices are processed accurately and on time with minimal rework.
- Job cost coding is consistent, reliable, and trusted by operations and leadership.
- Vendor questions are resolved quickly and professionally.
- Payment runs are smooth, predictable, and well-documented.
- Financial data is clean, organized, and ready for review at any time.
Traits That Define Success
- Ownership Mentality — Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.
- Conscientiousness — Pays close attention to detail and catches issues before they become problems.
- Curiosity & Growth Mindset — Asks questions and seeks to continuously learn and improve.
- Organization & Discipline — Manages multiple priorities without losing accuracy.
- Team Orientation — Works independently while supporting the broader finance and operations teams.
Qualifications
Required
- Accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Experience with job cost accounting and general ledger/chart of accounts.
- Proficiency in Excel and Smartsheet.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred
- Manufacturing or construction accounting experience.
- Experience using Sage accounting systems.
- Experience with TimberScan invoice processing software.
- Familiarity with Procore project management software.
- Experience supporting or backing up payroll processing.
Why Creature
- Stable, salaried position within a growing integrated builder.
- Exposure to complex, real-world construction and manufacturing finance.
- Opportunity to grow skills within a disciplined, high-performance environment.
- Work alongside teams that value accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Creature is an equal opportunity employer. We build better systems by empowering people who take ownership and care deeply about doing things right.