Accounts Payable Specialist (Construction)

About RBC Utilities LLC
RBC Utilities LLC is a growing construction organization focused on quality execution, strong field partnership, and dependable service. We support utility and civil infrastructure work that requires accuracy, responsiveness, and accountability across every part of the business. Our teams work hard, solve problems quickly, and take pride in doing the job right.

This position is employed by RBC Utilities LLC and supports accounts payable and related accounting activities for both RBC Utilities LLC and Carolina Precision Grading LLC.

Why This Role Matters
This role helps keep projects moving by ensuring vendors and subcontractors are paid accurately and on time. Strong accounts payable support protects cash flow, supports field operations, and helps maintain the documentation and controls needed in a fast-paced construction environment. This position plays an important role in supporting both RBC Utilities LLC and Carolina Precision Grading LLC by helping maintain efficient operations, strong vendor relationships, and sound financial controls.

What You'll Do

• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices accurately and on time
• Review invoices for approvals, job numbers, coding, and supporting documentation before payment
• Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, subcontract documents, and other backup as needed
• Enter invoices into the accounting system with accurate job cost and general ledger coding
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and other disbursements
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Track and collect required payment documentation, including lien waivers, W-9s, certificates of insurance, and other vendor compliance items
• Maintain accurate vendor master data, payment terms, and supporting records
• Communicate with project managers, field teams, and vendors to resolve invoice issues, missing approvals, and payment questions
• Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, and audit support
• Provide backup support for related accounting functions as needed
• Serve as a notary for company-related documents when needed

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred
• 2 years of accounts payable, accounting support, or general accounting experience preferred
• Construction, utilities, contracting, or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred
• Finance or accounting background preferred
• Experience with lien waivers, retainage, vendor compliance documentation, and job cost coding preferred
• Experience with Acumatica strongly preferred
• Active North Carolina Notary Public status preferred, or ability to obtain notary commission within a reasonable period after hire
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in accounting or ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional communication skills and ability to work well with vendors, project teams, and internal stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

• Invoices are processed accurately and on time
• Vendor discrepancies are resolved quickly and professionally
• Required documentation is complete before payment is released
• Job cost coding is accurate and consistent
• AP records are organized, complete, and audit-ready
• Internal teams receive responsive, dependable support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of accounts payable experience do you have?
• Do you have construction or project-based accounting experience?
• Have you worked with lien waivers, W-9s, or vendor compliance documents?
• Have you used Acumatica?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,000