Construction Accounting Specialist: Billing & AR

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K Plan

Job summary

Spherion Fort Myers is seeking a detail-driven Accounting Specialist to join its construction-focused team in Fort Myers, FL. This on-site role handles billing, AR, and project documentation for commercial, retrofit, and residential builder projects.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, using QuickBooks and Microsoft 365 to ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments. Previous construction accounting experience and familiarity with AIA formats are a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting experience focused on accounts receivable, billing, collections, and reconciliations.
• Prior accounting experience within the construction industry.
• Solid working knowledge of general accounts payable processes.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and confident communication for payment follow-ups.
• Ability to work on-site, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting billing, progress payments, deposits, and final invoices for commercial and production projects.
• Preparing and assisting with AIA payment applications and required project documentation.
• Reviewing contracts, work orders, change orders, and retainage terms to verify billing accuracy.
• Monitoring accounts receivable aging, documenting collection efforts, and resolving discrepancies.
• Entering and coding vendor invoices, matching purchase orders, and assisting with vendor statement reconciliations.
• Managing builder billing portals such as SupplyPro and BWP, ensuring lot and community tracking.

Skills

AIA billing formats

Subcontractor experience

Builder portals (SupplyPro, BWP)

Retainage, lien waivers, change orders

Education

Associate

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft 365

Job description

Spherion Fort Myers is seeking a detail-driven Accounting Specialist to join its construction-focused team in Fort Myers, FL. This on-site role handles billing, AR, and project documentation for commercial, retrofit, and residential builder projects.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, using QuickBooks and Microsoft 365 to ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments. Previous construction accounting experience and familiarity with AIA formats are a plus.