Job Description
Job Description
JOIN OUR CORDERMAN TEAM
Corderman & Company, a leading Boston-based construction management firm and multi-year Top Places to Work award winner, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. This is a hands-on, fully in-person role responsible for processing, tracking, and reconciling all accounts payable activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and accountability are key.
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will support project and corporate financial operations by ensuring vendor payments are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with company policies. You will work closely with the Finance team, Project Managers, and leadership to maintain Corderman’s high standards of operational excellence.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage the full lifecycle of accounts payable, including invoice receipt, verification, coding, and payment processing
- Prepare check runs while maintaining accurate records
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally
- Review and verify all vendor and subcontractor documentation, including W-9s and lien waivers, are accurate
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Finance leadership for proper cost allocation
- Maintain organized digital and physical files in compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
- Assist with month-end close and reporting to ensure timely financial accuracy
- Support audits and special projects by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
- Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency within the payables workflow
- Uphold confidentiality and integrity in all financial transactions
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization in a deadline-driven environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with internal teams and external vendors
- Understanding of accounting principles, general ledger coding, and financial best practices
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality and precision
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office (especially Excel); familiarity with Spectrum, Procore, or similar systems preferred
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently
- Positive, team-oriented attitude aligned with Corderman’s collaborative culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 3+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience, ideally in construction or a project-based industry
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive financial information
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
WHY CORDERMAN
At Corderman & Company, we believe exceptional work starts with a strong foundation, and that means taking care of our people. We offer a best-in-class benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life, including:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Competitive salary, bonuses, profit sharing, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid parking or commuter passes
- Flexible time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental, medical, and personal leave, along with adoption assistance
- Wellness support including fitness reimbursement and mental health resources
- Company iPhone and laptop, plus Corderman-branded gear like Carhartt and Truewerk
- A fully stocked kitchen with coffee, organic snacks, and drinks in the Corderman Café
- Local outings, team events, and annual trips to destinations like Provincetown and Vermont
- Paid training, certifications, senior mentorship, and career growth opportunities
- Corderman-sponsored volunteer opportunities and paid days for community service
We take pride in how we build both our projects and our teams.
Corderman & Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.