Construction Billing & A/R Specialist

PATRIOT FIRE PROTECTION INC; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PATRIOT FIRE PROTECTION INC is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist in Tacoma to handle A/R, work orders, contract review and billing. You will engage with multiple divisions and gain hands‑on experience with construction accounting at the subcontractor level.

Roles include setting up projects, processing complex billings, and pursuing collections while maintaining client relationships. This full‑time role is on-site in Fife, WA, with pay ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 depending on

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounting experience.
• Experience reviewing contracts and detailed billing requirements.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong follow‑up.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Job Setup: Review subcontract agreements, extract billing terms, retainage, and customer requirements; set up jobs in the accounting system.
• Billing & Accounts Receivable: Prepare, submit, and reconcile contract-based and quick-turn billings; analyze and resolve discrepancies.
• Collections: Own collections from invoice submission through payment; monitor aging and work past-due accounts; clear barriers with documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers and division leaders to resolve billing and payment challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing processes and support special projects; cross-train across accounting functions.
• As growth occurs, take on additional AR functions such as cash application and lien processing.

Skills

Accounting experience

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Suite

Job description

PATRIOT FIRE PROTECTION INC is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist in Tacoma to handle A/R, work orders, contract review and billing. You will engage with multiple divisions and gain hands‑on experience with construction accounting at the subcontractor level.

Roles include setting up projects, processing complex billings, and pursuing collections while maintaining client relationships. This full‑time role is on-site in Fife, WA, with pay ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 depending on