Accounts Payable Specialist – Consulting Engineering Firm (Civil + Structural)

Location: Washington, DC / Northern Virginia | Contract-to-Hire

Are you an organized, numbers-minded Accounts Payable professional who thrives in an environment where precision and project impact go hand-in-hand?

Our client, a well-established civil/structural engineering consulting firm in the DC Metro area, is looking to bring on a dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to support their growing finance team. With a legacy of delivering infrastructure, environmental, and planning solutions across public and private sectors, this firm needs someone detail-oriented and proactive to ensure their project payables process stays sharp and efficient.

We’re working directly with their hiring manager to identify someone who understands the nuances of project-based billing and can coordinate closely with both internal project teams and external consultants/vendors.

Position Overview: What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Review, match, and process a high volume of AP transactions tied to active engineering projects
• Ensure timely and accurate coding of invoices to proper project and GL accounts
• Route invoices for internal approvals, working closely with PMs and department heads
• Communicate with outside vendors, subconsultants, and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with weekly check runs or ACH batches
• Support AP functions during month-end close and coordinate with the Controller or Accounting Manager

What We're Looking For

• 2–4 years of recent Accounts Payable experience, ideally in a civil, structural, AEC, or consulting environment
• Familiarity with project tracking and cost allocation in accounting software (Deltek Vantagepoint, Ajera, QuickBooks Professional Services, or similar)
• Understanding of how professional services firms process payments against budgets, POs, and contracts
• High attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to juggle priorities across projects
• Solid communication and teamwork skills – you’ll be working across departments daily

Why This Firm?

• Highly respected engineering consultancy working on impactful regional infrastructure and development projects
• Collaborative, mission-driven team with a clear appreciation for accounting’s role in project success
• Competitive compensation, strong culture, and the potential to move into a full-time position
• Be part of a company that values technical excellence and client service

📍 Location: Office in Washington, DC with easy access from NoVA – Hybrid flexibility available after initial ramp-up

📅 Start Date: ASAP

💼 Employment Type: Contract-to-hire (long-term stability with potential for direct conversion)

If you’re a detail-oriented AP professional who understands the way consulting and engineering billing works — and you're excited to support a high-functioning finance team in the AEC space — we’d love to hear from you.

Reach out to our recruiting team today to learn more and take the next step in your career with one of the most reputable firms in the region.