Construction AR Collections Specialist | Job-Cost Focus

Upchurch; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Professional development and cert.

Job summary

Upchurch, a rapidly growing building engineering company headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, is seeking a Service AR Collections Specialist to manage the timely collection of outstanding invoices across a portfolio of jobs and customers.

You will work with AR Billers and the Service AR Cash Application Specialist to ensure accurate invoicing, apply payments, resolve past-due balances, and protect payment rights through liens and notices, while meeting KPIs and reporting on progress.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in collections or accounts receivable, ideally within construction, subcontracting, or project-based services.
• Experience with job-cost/percentage-of-completion accounting environments a strong plus.
• Familiarity with AIA billing (G702 / G703), schedules of values, retainage, and lien/notice requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP / accounting systems (e.g. Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, CMiC, or similar ERP); strong Excel skills.
• Strong negotiation, persistence, and relationship-management skills when dealing with customer Accounts Payable (AP) departments.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a large, active portfolio of accounts and deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Working knowledge of mechanic's lien laws, preliminary notice requirements, and payment compliance.
• Experience with collections / credit management software or CRM-based collections tracking.

Responsibilities

• 1. Collections & Portfolio Management — Manage collection efforts for an assigned portfolio of customers / jobs, including outreach via phone, email, and customer portals to secure payment on past-due invoices.
• 2. Billing Coordination & Dispute Resolution — Coordinate with Service AR Billers to confirm invoices, pay applications, and supporting documentation (lien waivers, certified payroll, backup) were received and accepted by the customer.
• 3. Risk Management & Payment Protection — Identify accounts at risk of non-payment and elevate to management with recommendations (credit hold, lien rights, legal referral, etc.).
• 4. Reporting & Close Support — Document all collection activity and customer communication in the AR / collections system; maintain accurate notes and follow-up dates.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Upchurch, a rapidly growing building engineering company headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, is seeking a Service AR Collections Specialist to manage the timely collection of outstanding invoices across a portfolio of jobs and customers.

You will work with AR Billers and the Service AR Cash Application Specialist to ensure accurate invoicing, apply payments, resolve past-due balances, and protect payment rights through liens and notices, while meeting KPIs and reporting on progress.