Southern Building Group, Inc. · 2 days ago
Accounts Payable Manager
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expSouthern Building Group, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and execute all accounts payable functions. This role involves both hands-on and managerial responsibilities, ensuring compliance with company standards while leading a team of AP professionals.
ConstructionProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Own and enforce AP policies, compliance requirements, and documentation standards
Serve as the escalation point for unresolved invoice, pay application, or compliance issues
Hold vendors, subcontractors, and project teams accountable to AP requirements prior to payment
Establish and communicate AP priorities, deadlines, and expectations clearly and consistently
Directly manage AP processing for assigned projects, including invoices and pay applications
Review and approve AP transactions for accuracy, coding, compliance, and completeness
Process checks and maintain accurate AP records in accounting systems
Manage and support 2–3 AP staff members
Train new AP employees and ensure staff have the tools, guidance, and clarity needed to succeed
Handle escalations and exceptions in support of the AP staff
Ensure accuracy is prioritized over speed and reduce rework caused by incomplete or noncompliant submissions
Maintain compliance with W-9s, certificates of insurance, lien waivers, retainage, and pay application requirements
Audit AP activity to ensure legal and internal compliance standards are met
Identify recurring breakdowns in process and implement corrective improvements
Review exceptions, approve or deny deviations from standard process, and document decisions
Communicate directly with Project Managers regarding AP requirements, deficiencies, and timelines
Coordinate with the Contract Department to set up new subcontractors in accounting and project systems
Partner with accounting leadership on funding schedules, owner draws, and cash flow timing as secondary support
Provide weekly job cost reporting support to Project Managers
Qualification
Required
Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes in a construction environment
Ability to interpret, apply, and consistently enforce AP policies and documentation standards
High attention to detail with the ability to manage volume, deadlines, and competing priorities
Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Adobe, DocuSign, and Microsoft Word
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and compliance
3–5 years of experience in construction accounts payable and job cost accounting
Demonstrated experience managing AP processes and enforcing compliance standards
Experience leading a small team and managing conflict professionally
Preferred
Experience with Procore and Sage Intacct Cloud Accounting preferred
Procore and Sage Intacct experience preferred
Associate's Degree or higher, or equivalent professional experience
Company
Southern Building Group, Inc.
Southern Building Group has developed, constructed, and managed premier multi-family, commercial, student housing, and senior living communities, throughout the country.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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