Accounts Payable Administrator

Peterson Mechanical   Sonoma, CA   Full-time
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A well-established construction contractor in Sonoma is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator.  Responsibilities include creating, entering, and processing payments for all vendors and contractors; reconciling and researching vendor accounts; and acts as back-up to the Contracts Administrator. This is a full time position, Monday through Friday.  Some flexibility with hours and to work one day from home.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

  1. Sets new vendors; updates and maintains vendor database as necessary
  2. Enters invoices into accounting system and matches to purchase orders; obtains additional information from project managers and/or purchasing if needed for coding or correct payment.
  3. Tracks purchase orders and open invoices to make sure payments are current and purchase orders are closed when appropriate
  4. Tracks and processes “special terms” vendors to meet company obligations and agreements
  5. Coordinates with Project Managers and Management on invoice approvals; checks status of unapproved invoices and provides support where needed
  6. Prints and posts all payments through the system
  7. Reconciles various accounts, including, but not limit to: Fasttrack, credit and fuel cards
  8. Reviews expense accounts and employee reimbursements for accurate accounting and processes in a timely manner
  9. Reconciles vendor statements to payments and follow-up on discrepancies monthly
  10. Tracks subcontract payments against contract obligations including verification of all paperwork, especially lien releases
  11. Prepares and processes 1099 tax forms at year end through the system
  12. Archives payable records in compliance with record retention specifications

Contracts Administration

  1. Assists with:
  • Processing contracts, subcontracts and job setup
  • Review and follow-up of A/R issues, including slow payment, missing paperwork (certified payrolls, OCIP reports, etc.) to make sure that payment is make on all work
  • Processes preliminary lien notices on all projects; makes sure receipts are attached to lien releases for proof of mailing and receipt by clients
  • Support of estimators and project managers with various administrative and compliance tasks

Non-Essential Job Duties:

  1. Supports Front Desk Administrator on multi-line phone system and greeting guests
  2. Administrative errands, ex. mail and postage
  3. Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

  1. Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  2. High School Diploma or equivalent
  3. Working knowledge of MS Office programs
  4. Demonstrated experience in accounting software
  5. Professional and courteous demeanor
  6. Problem solving, analytical skills, accuracy
  7. Self-starter with desire for learning and improving
  8. Driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  1. Knowledge of construction industry
  2. Working experience in Vista by Viewpoint

ADA Specifications:

Position requires sitting for prolonged periods and occasional standing and walking. Manual dexterity required for computer work.  There is occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.  Office work environment with a moderate noise level.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided.

Peterson Mechanical offers an attractive benefits package, including generously subsidized health insurance, dental insurance, LTD, 401K with match and profit sharing.

Qualified candidates may respond to this posting by submitting a resume and cover letter.

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Peterson Mechanical

Sonoma, CA