Accounts Payable Specialist in Charlottesville, Virginia at Lee Construction Group, Inc.

Join Our Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist!

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional with bookkeeping or accounting experience? Do you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and have a strong willingness to learn? We're looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join Lee Construction Group and support our family of companies!

Compensation:
Salary Range: $55,000–$60,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and enter approved invoices into the accounting system.
• Review invoices, bills, vouchers, and other documents for accuracy before entering them into records.
• Verify and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other accounting records.
• Perform accurate calculations, balancing, and reconciliations.
• Support and cross-train in Customer Billing, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger Accounting as needed.
• Prepare weekly payroll and complete related activities when needed.
• Provide Front Desk coverage and support as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established accounting procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting team and support other accounting functions as needed.

What You Bring:

• 3–5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; college-level bookkeeping or accounting coursework is also a plus.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping procedures, including transactions, invoicing, balancing, and reconciliation.
• Proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Clear and consistent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow procedures, ask questions when needed, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• A strong learning orientation and willingness to pursue additional training and educational opportunities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Ability and willingness to learn and become proficient with new technology and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of CMiC is a plus.
• Notary Public certification or willingness to become a Notary Public.
• Willingness to complete a drug test and background check.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary that recognizes your experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Education and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and take on new responsibilities.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break.

Ready to bring your accounting skills to a team that values collaboration, learning, and community? We can't wait to hear from you!

Lee Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.