Accounts Receivable Specialist - Growth, ESOP & Generous PTO

Rifenburg Contracting; Clums Corner (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health & Dental with generous employer

Supplemental Insurances (Vision, FSA,

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Rifenburg Contracting seeks an Accounts Receivable specialist to handle billing for construction contracts and services, deposit payments, and maintain receivable records. You will support project managers with research and ensure accurate postings and compliance with tax rules.

The role requires strong organization, Excel/Word skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and internal teams. Prior AR experience is a plus in a dynamic contracting environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college level classes or an associate degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in accounts receivable, billing and collections is beneficial.
• Familiarity with sales/use tax rules and collection practices is valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bills and invoices for construction contracts and outside services performed, as well as goods sold.
• Resolve collection issues by telephone, email or court filings.
• Record and post customer payments daily by cash, checks and credit cards and make the appropriate deposits.
• Reconcile and update receivables and provide updates and weekly reports to the Controller as requested.
• Verify, reconcile and re-bill trucking services for outside vendors.
• Follow guidelines for sales tax, including project exempt status.
• Maintain Credit applications and perform background checks for credit approval.
• File all Accounts Receivable billings and payments.
• Assist project managers with receivable research and questions.

Skills

Collections laws

Sales tax laws

Organizational skills

Prioritization

MS Excel

MS Word

Vista Viewpoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree / College courses

Tools

Vista Viewpoint

Job description

Rifenburg Contracting seeks an Accounts Receivable specialist to handle billing for construction contracts and services, deposit payments, and maintain receivable records. You will support project managers with research and ensure accurate postings and compliance with tax rules.

The role requires strong organization, Excel/Word skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and internal teams. Prior AR experience is a plus in a dynamic contracting environment.