Collections Specialist

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Houston is seeking a Collections Specialist to own AR, billing, and cash flow across active projects, with direct interaction across finance, operations, and executive leadership.

You will review invoices, manage lien notices and credit memos, lead collections meetings, and forecast cash to keep projects on track. This role offers visible impact in a growing construction environment and opportunities to improve ERP workflows and payment processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of AR collections and billing experience in construction or another project-based industry.
• Experience with lien notices, lien waivers, retainage, and credit memo processing.
• Strong background in accounts receivable management and collections reporting.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, project management, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage AR collections activities and lien-related processes across active projects.
• Lead collections meetings and provide AR updates and cash forecasting information to leadership.
• Review, convert, and process billing and pro forma invoices for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Partner with project managers and sales teams to resolve billing issues and accelerate collections.
• Maintain AR aging reports, credit memos, and supporting documentation.

Skills

AR collections

Billing

Cash flow forecasting

Lien notices

Credit memo processing

AR reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP workflows

Job description

Ready to take ownership of collections, billing, and cash flow in a role with direct visibility to executive leadership? This is an opportunity to become a key player in a growing construction company while helping drive process improvements and financial performance.

Collections Specialist (Construction Billing & AR Focus)

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Regular interaction with CFO, COO, and CEO, providing strong executive exposure
• Ability to directly impact company cash flow and project success
• Opportunity to help improve AR processes, SOPs, and ERP workflows
• Join a growing organization where your contributions are highly visible
• Supportive leadership team focused on training, development, and clear expectations
• Stable construction industry environment with long-term career growth potential
• Collaborative culture with close partnerships across finance, operations, and project teams

Key Responsibilities For The Collections Specialist

• Manage AR collections activities and lien-related processes across active projects
• Lead collections meetings and provide AR updates and cash forecasting information to leadership
• Review, convert, and process billing and pro forma invoices for accuracy and contract compliance
• Partner with project managers and sales teams to resolve billing issues and accelerate collections
• Maintain AR aging reports, credit memos, and supporting documentation

Qualifications For The Collections Specialist

• 3+ years of AR collections and billing experience in construction or another project-based industry
• Experience with lien notices, lien waivers, retainage, and credit memo processing
• Strong background in accounts receivable management and collections reporting
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, project management, and executive leadership

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