Accounts Payable Specialist - Construction

Accounts Payable Specialist – Construction

Who We Are:  

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. and its affiliates specialize in the development, design, construction, and management of high-quality affordable multi-family communities, senior communities, and single-family homes. The company was founded in 1990 and now has operations in 19 states and a portfolio of 375 communities and 19,000 units operating or under construction. Green building is standard with certifications including Passive House, Zero Energy Ready Homes, LEED, Enterprise Green, EarthCraft, and ENERGY STAR. Woda Cooper Companies has offices in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and Virginia. Affordable Housing Finance magazine ranked Woda Cooper Companies 7th in nation among developers and 17th among owners. 

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist – Construction is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while providing exceptional service to vendors, subcontractors, and internal team members. This position plays a key role in supporting construction operations by ensuring financial transactions are processed efficiently and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Reports To:

The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Construction Accounting Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and perform full-cycle accounts payable functions, including invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Manage utility bill processing, ensuring invoices are coded accurately and paid timely while resolving billing discrepancies.
• Administer national account vendors, including Home Depot, Lowe's, and other designated suppliers, ensuring charges are properly allocated and reconciled.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and collaborate with project teams to resolve invoice, payment, and coding issues.
• Maintain accurate records, support month-end closing activities, and assist with process improvements and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint and Procore (or similar ERP/project management systems)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both accounting and operations teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years Accounts Payable experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurance.

What You’ll Get:

We offer competitive wages and annual bonus opportunities. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• 100% Employee-Owned Company with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays & 2 Floating Holidays!
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement