Accounts Receivable Clerk

Midsouth Steel Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Midsouth Steel Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a highly organized Accounts Receivables Clerk to support daily operations and accounting functions in a fast-paced construction environment.

The role requires handling AR aging, billing, WIP, lien releases, and reconciliations, with proficiency in Excel and PDF editing, and experience with Vista Viewpoint is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and collection regulations.
• Experience with AR processes and month-end close preferred.
• Familiarity with industry terms (AIA invoicing, lien releases).

Responsibilities

• Code, apply, and post daily cash receipts.
• Prepare AR aging reports and follow up on invoices 60+ days.
• Assist with monthly billing and project accounting tasks.
• Reconcile accounts and support GL close.
• Assist Compliance Manager with lien releases.

Skills

Accounting principles

Collections

GL Reconciliation

AIA Invoicing

Job Cost

Release of Liens

PDF editing

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Vista Viewpoint

Job description

Midsouth Steel, an industry leader in steel fabrication and erection, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivables Clerk to support our daily operations and accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys multitasking, and has a strong foundation in general office administration and accounting practices. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills and a high level of organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Job/Contract setup into Vista Viewpoint (ERP).
• Change order review and entry as well as schedule of values into Vista Viewpoint.
• Code, apply, and post daily cash receipts.
• Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes.
• Assist with creation of weekly AR Aging reports and contact contractors to request payment on all invoices aging at 60+ days.
• Assist with creation of bi-weekly AR Aging reports to distribute to Project Managers, to include notes with all collection efforts to date.
• Generate monthly billing worksheets to distribute to Project Managers.
• Create invoices according to industry standards; submit invoices to customers.
• Assist Compliance Manager with the review and preparation of lien releases for signature.
• Prepare and obtain lower tier lien releases, as required.
• Sort monthly WIP reports (PDF).
• Help manage monthly jobs to close process for all construction division sold jobs.
• Research and resolve account value discrepancies promptly with customers.
• Assist Accounting Manager in reconciling accounts each month in preparation for monthly GL close.
• Assist Accounting Manager in monthly review/reconciliation of change orders and subcontractor commitments (on WIP reports
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Vista Viewpoint experience is a plus but not required.
• AIA Invoicing
• Job Cost
• GL Reconciliation
• Release of Liens
• Proficient in PDF documents (editing, commenting, flattening, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Collections, to include familiarity with standard construction contract payment terms and processes.
• Ability to perform research to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.