Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist (Construction)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – then FMCC is the place for you.  We possess a robust benefits package, paying 100% for medical, dental and vision insurance and free parking.  At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in people’s lives by helping build “the American Dream “in the DMV.  We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 700 employees and are one of the most “called by name” Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region.  If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community, then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist is a key member of the Fort Myer Construction accounting team. This role manages full-cycle AP and AR in a construction environment, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments, customer billings, and related general ledger entries.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Receive, process, verify, and reconcile invoices,
• Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documents; ensure proper job and cost-code coding,
• Verify pricing, quantities, tax, retention, and compliance with subcontract/vendor terms,
• Process expense reports, check runs, ACH payments, and credit card reconciliations,
• Maintain vendor records and resolve discrepancies or past-due issues,
• Assist with lien waivers, insurance certificates, and other specific construction documentation.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and submit customer invoices and progress billings (AIA or schedule- of-values formats when applicable),
• Post and apply customer payments; reconcile AR sub-ledger,
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on past-due accounts,
• Assist with retainage tracking, change order billing, and adjustments, 

• Generate AR/AP status reports and support month-end close.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Enter and maintain accurate data in Trimble Vista and related systems,
• Help design, refine, and document AP/AR workflows with a focus on accuracy and efficiency,
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and streamline manual processes,
• Support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on AP/AR experience in the construction industry,
• Experience with construction accounting practices including job cost coding, POs/commitments, and retaining,
• Proficiency in Trimble Vista or another construction ERP,
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles,
• Ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment,
• High attention to detail and accuracy,
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and collaboratively,
• Ability to recommend process improvements,
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Must be able to pass drug screen & background.

Working Conditions:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer,

Finger dexterity for extensive amounts of typing,

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time,

This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction to tools (glasses, contacts),

Climbing stairs daily to get to workstation.

Note: This is an on-site position and requires the ability to work in the office during standard business hours. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.