Job Details

Accounts Payable Clerk / Receptionist

Construction Industry | North Orange County
Pay Rate: $24-$27/hour

Our construction client is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk / Receptionist to support their North Orange County office. This dual-role position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing accounting responsibilities with front-office operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Process, review, and enter vendor invoices with accurate coding and 3-way matching (invoice, purchase order, receiving ticket)
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies; respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Reconcile vendor statements and monitor accounts payable aging to ensure timely payments
• Assist with job close-out by reviewing purchase orders and confirming invoice completion
• Set up new vendors and maintain compliance documentation, including lien releases
• Support payroll with timecard entry, certified payroll reporting, and document archiving
• Operate the front desk and switchboard, greeting visitors and handling incoming calls professionally
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, package deliveries, and check logging
• Maintain office supply inventory and coordinate equipment maintenance
• Perform general office support duties as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in an office environment
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience; high-volume and construction accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of job costing is a plus
• Excellent communication, customer service, and phone etiquette
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated with a team-oriented mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word)

This is a great opportunity to join a stable construction organization in a visible, hands-on role that combines accounting support with front-office responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.