JH Kelly is Hiring an Accounts Payable Assistant - Contract Role to join our Accounting team in Longview, WA About Us: Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly, LLC is a fourth-generation family-owned construction company and a recognized industry leader. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, Washington, and Milwaukie, Oregon, we specialize in commercial and heavy industrial projects. Our exceptional team, honored with national safety and quality control awards, thrives in a dynamic and family-oriented work environment. Explore our legacy, projects, and opportunities at https://www.jhkelly.com/ Summary: This is an exciting contract opportunity offering the chance to gain valuable experience in accounts payable, with the possibility to expand your professional network and skill set. No prior accounts payable experience is required, though familiarity with accounting environments and general accounting concepts and procedures is helpful and preferred. Salary Range: $19 - $23 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible). Key Responsibilities: + Sort mail – scan and route invoices to AP team members + Calling vendors for various items + Researching and reconciling vendor statement items + Assisting with verifying items on weekly AP payment runs + Back up the front desk for lunch breaks + Other administrative/accounting-related support tasks as needed + Relationships: + Maintains positive relationships with department, field personnel, and customers + Be a team player supporting the accounting team and all internal customers Relationships: + Maintain proactive and positive relationships within the JH Kelly operating groups and teams, including shop and field craft personnel. + Foster positive relationships with customer representatives, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, safety, CAD/BIM, accounting, IT, and all project teams. Experience / Qualifications: + Prior experience working in an office administrative environment at any level + Proficiency working with Excel (data entry) and Outlook email required + Familiarity with general accounting concepts and procedures is helpful Necessary Skills: + Must be highly trainable and open-minded + Have excellent communication skills + Strong data entry accuracy + Demonstrated high attention to detail + Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and/or sit. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Why Join JH Kelly? + Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact. + Competitive salary and benefits package. + Collaborative and inclusive company culture. + Ongoing learning and development opportunities. + Career growth potential within a rapidly expanding organization. + A commitment to innovation and excellence. Benefits Package: + Compensation: $19-$23 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (OT eligible). + Annual Performance Bonuses. + Profit Sharing. + Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho coverage (JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums). + Paid Vacation (PTO model) and Holidays. + 401K with a 50% company match of the first 6% employee contribution. + Life Insurance, AD & D, STD & LTD – paid 100% by JH Kelly. Join us on this exciting journey! Apply now and become a part of the JH Kelly legacy.