JR164 Accounts Receivable Junior Accountant

UEC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

UEC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant/Accounts Receivable specialist to manage monthly billings for assigned construction projects, post billings in the ERP, and maintain financial records. The role collaborates with project managers, operations, and accounting to ensure timely invoicing and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in accounting or related field, demonstrates strong Excel skills, and can handle a workload with monthly deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to process transactions and prepare reports with minimal errors.
• Proficient in data entry and desktop productivity tools; able to maintain organized records.
• Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals; construction industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue project billings for assigned projects, including schedule of values, pay applications, and progress billings.
• Post project billings and billing adjustments in the ERP system; reconcile with contracts and owner requirements.
• Maintain project financial records, billing support, lien waiver tracking, and routine financial reports for management.
• Support close-out activities including final billing, retention release, and archive of records.
• Serve as a daily point of contact with project management on financial matters; investigate payment discrepancies and monitor balances.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Sage

Procore

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and issue project billings for assigned projects, including schedule of values, pay applications, and progress billings consistent with contract terms and owner requirements, covering time and material and lump sum contracts.
• Conduct meetings with project managers and team members to understand contract billing requirements and resolve billing issues.
• Post project billings and billing adjustments in the ERP system.
• Maintain organized project financial records including billing support, schedule of values worksheets, and lien waiver collection tracking.
• Prepare routine project financial reports and distribute to project management.
• Support project close-out activities including final billing, retention release, and archive of project financial records.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact with project management on assigned projects, providing responsive support on financial matters.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies on customer accounts for assigned projects.
• Monitor customers' account balances and follow up on past due amounts.
• Ensure all project billings are completed monthly prior to the close deadline.
• Perform reconciliations between ERP and construction management systems.
• Follow all project accounting procedures and control requirements without exception.
• Maintain confidentiality of cost, billing, and other financial information at all times.
• Escalate unusual transactions, exceptions, or suspected irregularities to the Corporate Accounts Receivable Supervisor promptly.
• Support external audits by pulling requested documentation and providing transaction details for assigned projects.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to process transactions and prepare reports with minimal errors.
• Comfortable with data entry and desktop productivity tools.
• Basic understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a queue of work under recurring monthly deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; team-oriented approach to coordination with field operations, project management, division operations, and other corporate departments.
• Working proficiency in Excel and ability to learn construction systems (Sage, Procore) a plus.
• Discretion and integrity in handling financial and operational information.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• Construction industry experience a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Excellent salary package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Career Progression

Rycon offers advancement opportunities within the company.