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Persons Services Corp.

<div><div><b>Construction Accounting Specialist</b></div>
<div><b>Location: </b>Mobile, AL</div>
<div></div><div><b><i>Build Legacy. Lead with Integrity. Grow with Purpose.</i></b></div>
<div></div><div>We are seeking a sharp, detail-obsessed Construction Accounting Specialist to join our growing Accounting team. This is not a routine data-entry role - it is a high-volume, high-stakes position at the financial core of a fast-moving construction operation. You will own the accounts payable function for complex commercial and industrial projects, managing everything from subcontractor progress payments and conditional lien releases to job-cost coding and vendor reconciliations.</div>
<div></div><div>Persons Services is a dynamic and rapidly expanding construction firm, proudly operating across the United States and the Caribbean. Our award-winning team is consistently recognized for excellence, including ENR Top Contractor rankings, five consecutive years on the INC 5000 list, and the prestigious AGC Build America Award.</div>
<div></div><div>At Persons Services, we believe in hiring &quot;A Players&quot; who lead with integrity and align with our Core Values. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.</div>
<div></div><div><div><b>Key Responsibilities</b></div>
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<div></div><div><b>Accounts Payable &amp; Payment Processing</b></div>
<ul><li>Process high volumes of invoices with precision, ensuring proper coding to the correct project, cost code, and cost type</li>
<li>Manage subcontractor and vendor pay applications, including review of Schedule of Values, stored materials, and retainage calculations</li>
<li>Coordinate collection and verification of conditional and unconditional lien releases prior to payment disbursement</li>
<li>Track, reconcile, and process progress payments in alignment with contract terms and project billings</li>
<li>Ensure timely payment runs while maintaining strict adherence to approval workflows and authorization levels</li>
<li>Resolve invoice discrepancies by working directly with project managers and vendors</li>
<li>Reconcile project-level AP activity against committed costs and purchase orders in the project management system</li>
<li>Flag budget variances and overbillings for review by project management and the accounting team</li>
<li>Monitor and track vendor insurance certificates, W-9s, and compliance documentation, ensuring nothing lapses</li>
<li>Support audit preparation and year-end close activities as needed</li>
<li>Assist with 1099 preparation and annual vendor reconciliation</li>
</ul><div><b>Ideal Candidate Profile</b></div>
<ul><li>Associate&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree strongly preferred</li>
<li>2+ years of accounts payable experience, with construction industry experience highly preferred</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of construction billing cycles, including AIA-format pay applications, Schedule of Values, retainage, and lien waivers</li>
<li>Experience with job-cost accounting and project-based financial tracking</li>
<li>Familiarity with construction project management software such as Procore, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>Exceptionally detail-oriented - you catch errors others miss and take personal ownership of accuracy</li>
<li>Able to maintain a fast, efficient work pace without sacrificing precision under pressure</li>
<li>Strong communicator who can work collaboratively across departments while managing competing priorities</li>
<li>Someone who embodies our Core Values and holds themselves to the highest standard</li>
</ul><div><b>What We Offer</b></div>
<ul><li>A central role on a growing accounting team with direct impact on project financial performance</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance</li>
<li>Company-paid life insurance policy and short-term disability coverage</li>
<li>401(k) with up to 4% company match</li>
<li>Paid time off (2 weeks per year), accrued weekly after employment begins</li>
<li>9 paid holidays annually</li>
<li>Professional development and career advancement opportunities</li>
<li>A culture that values character, purpose, and innovation</li>
</ul><div><b>Our Core Values</b></div>
<div></div><div>We show <b>GRIT </b>in our unwavering determination to get the job done with <b>GRATITUDE </b>driving us. We strive for <b>PROFOUND AUTHENTICITY </b>to uphold core values and foster meaningful connections. We practice <b>TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION </b>as the foundation of our relationships. We stay <b>EXCITED AND CURIOUS </b>to seek better solutions. We work as <b>ONE TEAM </b>with our partners to execute, aiming to create <b>RAVING FANS.</b></div>
<div></div><div>If you&rsquo;re a meticulous, fast-moving accounting professional who thrives in a complex, project-driven environment, <b>we want to hear from you.</b></div>
<div></div><div>Apply today and join a team where your precision and expertise directly protect our projects and fuel our growth.</div></div>

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