Construction AR Accountant - Invoicing and Collections

Kendell Doors & Hardware, Inc.; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

FSA

401k with employer match up to 4%

PTO and paid Holidays

Job summary

Kendell Doors & Hardware, Inc. in Mendota Heights, MN is seeking an Accounts Receivable Construction Accountant to manage billing, invoicing, and collections for projects, ensuring accurate revenue processing and strong customer service.

Responsibilities include generating invoices for work orders and change orders, reviewing AR accounts, maintaining billing files, tracking retainage, and assisting with monthly financial reports.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial practices, and AR processes.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and standard office software.
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship‑building skills.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate invoices for work orders, projects, change orders, and AIA billing cycles.
• Review AR accounts, maintain billing files, and ensure required documentation is complete.
• Identify billing opportunities and collaborate with Project Managers and Sales.
• Prepare and send invoices, statements, lien waivers, certificates, and other required client documents.
• Track retainage, manage billing schedules, and support close‑out and final billing activities.
• Monitor overdue accounts, initiate collection efforts, resolve billing discrepancies, and apply account adjustments.
• Reconcile accounts, ensure accurate payment allocation, and support cash receipts processing.
• Prepare standard monthly financial reports and assist with additional reporting needs.
• Support new client setup, tax report reviews, back charge processing, and invoicing audits.

Skills

AR processes

Billing & invoicing

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years accounting/finance

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Kendell Doors & Hardware, Inc. in Mendota Heights, MN is seeking an Accounts Receivable Construction Accountant to manage billing, invoicing, and collections for projects, ensuring accurate revenue processing and strong customer service.

Responsibilities include generating invoices for work orders and change orders, reviewing AR accounts, maintaining billing files, tracking retainage, and assisting with monthly financial reports.