Construction AR Specialist – Billing & Cash Flow

Kforce Inc; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support invoicing, collections, cash application, and reconciliations in the Saint Louis, MO area. You will collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure accurate invoices and timely payments.

This role offers a path to join a growing organization with a collaborative team environment, where attention to detail and strong communication help resolve payment issues and maintain healthy cash flow.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Accounts receivable experience, preferably within construction, mechanical contracting, or a related industry
• Experience with progress billing, retainage, and construction billing processes preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software; ERP system experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customer invoices, including progress billing, time and materials billing, change orders, and retainage tracking
• Manage AR activities: cash application, deposits, reconciliations, aging reports, and payment tracking
• Monitor outstanding balances and contact customers to resolve payment issues
• Review contracts and billing requirements for accurate invoicing and project-term compliance
• Collaborate with project teams and accounting staff to track billing milestones and payment status
• Prepare AR reports and assist with month-end reconciliation

Skills

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Kforce is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support invoicing, collections, cash application, and reconciliations in the Saint Louis, MO area. You will collaborate with internal teams and customers to ensure accurate invoices and timely payments.

This role offers a path to join a growing organization with a collaborative team environment, where attention to detail and strong communication help resolve payment issues and maintain healthy cash flow.