The Personnel Consulting Group has partnered with a high-growth construction company in Baton Rouge, LA, to identify a dependable Accounts Payable Specialist. Joining an expanding team, this on-site professional will take ownership of the full-cycle invoice-to-payment process, secure accurate and timely distributions, interact with vendors, and support broader corporate accounting operations. This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager. Key Responsibilities: • Invoice Management: Examine, validate, and execute the processing of vendor invoices and employee expense reports. • Three-Way Matching: Reconcile incoming accounts payable invoices against corresponding purchase orders and operational receiving documentation. • Payment Processing: Organize, schedule, and execute electronic fund transfers (EFT/ACH), wire payments, and check runs. • Account Reconciliation: Audit accounts payable ledgers regularly, identify variances, and proactively resolve billing discrepancies. • Tax & Compliance: Oversee the compilation and filing of annual 1099 statements and ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory guidelines. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with procurement, project management, and field operations to streamline invoice approvals and resolve purchasing issues. Requirements & Qualifications • Education: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field is preferred. • Experience: 2+ years of dedicated accounts payable experience, ideally within the construction, industrial, or project-based sector. • Adaptability: Proven capability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced commercial environment, both autonomously and as a collaborative team player. • Technical Skills: Sound comprehension of foundational accounting principles, experience utilizing corporate accounting/ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word). • Core Competencies: Attention to structural detail, strong organizational habits, robust problem-solving capabilities, and professional verbal/written communication skills. • Screening: Must be able to successfully clear standard pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug screen.