Accounts Receivable Junior Accountant – Construction Growth

Centro Escolar University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Excellent salary package

Job summary

Centro Escolar University is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to manage project billings, maintain records, and support close-out activities. You will collaborate with project managers, ensure timely billing, and resolve payment issues using ERP and construction systems.

The role requires an associate degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with minimal errors.
• Comfortable with data entry and desktop productivity tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a monthly deadline queue.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team coordination with field operations and management.
• Experience with construction systems (Sage, Procore) is a plus.
• Discretion and integrity in handling financial and operational information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue project billings according to contract terms.
• Coordinate with project managers to define billing requirements and resolve issues.
• Post billings and adjustments in the ERP system.
• Maintain project financial records, schedules of values, and lien waiver tracking.
• Prepare routine financial reports for project management.
• Support close-out activities including final billing and retention release.
• Act as the day-to-day contact for project management on financial matters.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies on customer accounts.
• Monitor account balances and follow up on past due amounts.
• Ensure monthly billings are completed before close deadlines.
• Reconcilie ERP with construction management systems.
• Follow project accounting procedures and control requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Escalate unusual transactions or irregularities promptly.
• Support external audits with requested documentation.

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field

Tools

Sage

Procore

Job description

Centro Escolar University is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to manage project billings, maintain records, and support close-out activities. You will collaborate with project managers, ensure timely billing, and resolve payment issues using ERP and construction systems.

The role requires an associate degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail.