Accounts Receivable Specialist

Tusco, Inc.; Cottondale (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading perimeter security solutions provider is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Cottondale, Alabama. You will manage AR processes for construction projects, ensuring timely invoicing and collections. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction accounting workflows and strong attention to detail, with a supportive work environment and various benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar role in the Construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts and practices related to accounts receivable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit progress billings to owners and GCs.
• Generate lien waivers and ensure compliance with state notice requirements.
• Track retainage, schedule of values, and change orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

When you join Tusco, you not only become a member of one of the most respected perimeter security solutions teams, but you also become a member of the Tusco family. If you are motivated to achieve success with a rapidly growing security solutions leader Tusco is interested in you!

Tusco has become an award-winning organization through PERFORMANCE excellence, shared EXPERIENCE, a positive ATTITUDE and trusting RELATIONSHIPS which define our Core Values. If you feel you align with these attributes let’s talk!

We are currently seeking a: Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the end-to-end AR process for our construction projects. You will ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and cash application while navigating the complexities of progress billing, retainage, lien rights, and AIA billing formats. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience with construction-specific accounting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit progress billings (AIA G702/G703, percentage-of-completion, T&M) to owners and GCs.
• Track retainage, schedule of values, and change orders; reconcile with project managers.
• Generate lien waivers (conditional/unconditional) and ensure compliance with state notice requirements.
• Post customer payments (ACH, wire, check, credit card) and reconcile daily cash receipts.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due invoices via phone/email; elevate as needed.
• Perform account reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Conduct collections in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain organized records of all transactions and communications with clients.
• Assist in resolving discrepancies or issues related to accounts receivable.
• Assist with month-end close, including driving billings and bad debt analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar role within a Construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts and practices related to accounts receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with clients and internal departments.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

What we offer

Tusco employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), career development classes, paid time off and many more benefits.

About Tusco, Inc.

Established in 1974, Tusco, Inc. has become one of the nation’s leading and most respected perimeter security solutions contractors, providing sales and installation of crash rated fencing and gates, wedge barriers, bollards, drop arms, structured cabling, video surveillance, and access control systems. Tusco also provides services in systems integration and perimeter security site assessments and consulting.

Our performance history includes job locations that span from West coast to East coast as well as select international sites where we have provided state of the art perimeter security solutions to clients such as government agencies, including the FBI, DEA, and EPA, military bases, data centers, state capitol and federal buildings, universities, industrial facilities, spectator sports venues, office complexes, multifamily unit developments, churches, schools, and many others.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.