Accounts Receivable Clerk

Temcon Concrete; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

PTO/Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Temcon Concrete Construction Co. is seeking an entry-level Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the accounting team in a high-volume construction environment.

The role focuses on customer invoicing, payment application, and collections, with exposure to progress billing, retainage, and lien documentation. The position offers on-the-job training and opportunities to grow within construction accounting, interacting with Project Managers and Operations to ensure accurate billing and timely cash

Qualifications

• Entry-level accounts receivable role supporting customer invoicing, payments, and collections in construction.
• Experience with progress billings, retainage, lien documentation is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and ability to learn ERP systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue customer invoices, including progress billings and retainage.
• Enter and apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers).
• Maintain customer account records and update AR aging reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Viewpoint Spectrum

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Accounts Receivable Clerk supports the accounting team by assisting with customer invoicing, payment application, and collections in a high-volume construction environment. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction accounting while learning industry-specific billing practices such as progress billing, retainage, and lien documentation.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with preparing and issuing customer invoices, including progress billings and retainage
• Enter and apply customer payments accurately (checks, ACH, wire transfers)
• Maintain customer account records and update AR aging reports
• Assist with tracking retainage balances and release schedules
• Support collection efforts by following up on past-due invoices via email and phone
• Help gather and submit required billing documentation, including lien waivers and compliance forms
• Research and help resolve billing discrepancies, short pays, and customer inquiries
• File and organize AR documentation in accordance with company procedures
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts receivable
• Work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Accounting to ensure accurate billing

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Construction experience a plus but not required
• Basic understanding of accounting principles or coursework in accounting
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Comfortable communicating with internal teams and external customers
• Ability to follow processes and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to learn accounting/ERP systems, including Viewpoint Spectrum
• Organized, dependable, and professional
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Temcon Concrete is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a generous benefit package

• Competitive Wages
• On the job training
• PTO/Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay