Accounts Payable Specialist

At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands.  In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR).  Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different. 

We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for our Rye Brook, NY location.  The Accounts Payable Specialist is an in-office role that performs a variety of accounts payable work in the preparation and maintenance of financial and accounting records. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of communication between vendors and internal team members
• Ensure that vendors invoices are received, approved by necessary parties, and any discrepancies are identified and resolved
• Monitor AP email and processing invoices received on a daily basis
• Investigate and resolve all discrepancies associated with the processing of invoices
• Processing check requests and joint check agreements when required
• Process checks and ACH payments using TimberLine Sage 300 & GC Pay software
• Monitoring subcontractors for insurance, W-9, & tax compliance with company requirements
• Ensure transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with construction accounting
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or comparable professional experience
• Microsoft Excel knowledge, comfortable with other MS Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to successfully build relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently to identify potential discrepancies
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage their time well on tight deadlines
• High level of professionalism, responsiveness, and confidentiality
• Team-player and ability to build relationships well across the organization and team
• Experience with GCPay, and Timberline/Sage is a plus

 

Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, and paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).