Construction AR Specialist: Billing & Collections

PrideStaff; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist (Construction) to manage billing, collections, and payment processing for our custom residential construction team. The role emphasizes accurate financial records and strong communication with project managers and clients.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of construction AR experience, familiarity with AIA and progress billing, and proficiency in Sage/Procore. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable or accounting experience in construction.
• Hands-on experience with AIA billing, progress billing, retainage, and lien waivers.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Sage and/or Procore preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication; ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Billing & Invoicing: Prepare and submit customer invoices, progress billings, and AIA pay applications.
• Collections: Monitor AR aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Documentation: Process customer payments, manage lien waivers/releases, and maintain billing files.
• Project Coordination: Partner with project managers on contract billing, change orders, retainage, and job status.
• Account Reconciliation: Resolve billing discrepancies and support month-end closing.

Skills

AIA billing

Progress billing

Lien waivers

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Procore

MS Office

Job description

PrideStaff is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist (Construction) to manage billing, collections, and payment processing for our custom residential construction team. The role emphasizes accurate financial records and strong communication with project managers and clients.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of construction AR experience, familiarity with AIA and progress billing, and proficiency in Sage/Procore. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred.