What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Rogers-O'Brien Construction?
The Construction Accounting Payable Specialist is a key member of the construction team, responsible for processing accounts payable, managing job costs, supporting audit processes, and maintaining clear communication with project staff and trade partners. This role requires a solid understanding of construction accounting, strong organization, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Rogers-O’Brien is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Notice to Search Firms and Recruiters: Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications from recruiters or employment agencies. RO is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a position-specific requisition and currently executed Recruitment Services Agreement. This includes unsolicited resumes submitted directly to any RO employee or hiring manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable invoices with accuracy and timeliness
- Assemble, review, and verify invoices for entry
- Reconcile monthly vendor statements
- Ensure subcontract, purchase order, and direct costs align with commitment costs
- Produce weekly check runs
- Communicate effectively with internal staff and external vendors/suppliers
- Meet monthly accounting deadlines
- Understand and apply Texas lien waiver guidelines and process notices
- Provide additional support to the accounting team as needed
- 3 years of experience in construction accounting or a similar role
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Familiarity with Texas lien laws and waiver processing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Software Experience: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) – Required
- Viewpoint/Vista – Preferred
- Textura – Preferred
- Procore – Nice to have, not required
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
- Structured career pathing and continuing education support
- RO Refresh – Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years
Rogers-O’Brien is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Notice to Search Firms and Recruiters: Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications from recruiters or employment agencies. RO is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a position-specific requisition and currently executed Recruitment Services Agreement. This includes unsolicited resumes submitted directly to any RO employee or hiring manager.
