We are seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing Finance team. This senior-level individual contributor will manage a high-volume accounts receivable portfolio, take ownership of collections, drive timely customer payments, resolve billing discrepancies, and play a key role in maintaining strong cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and process 160+ monthly progress billings in collaboration with Project Managers.
- Manage high-volume change orders and related job-cost documentation.
- Prepare for and support monthly WIP meetings, including over/under billings, GAAP requirements, and revenue recognition.
- Post, apply, and reconcile ACH, wire, and check payments.
- Take primary responsibility for collections, including proactively contacting customers regarding past-due balances, establishing payment commitments, following up consistently, and escalating delinquent accounts when necessary.
- Monitor aging reports and develop and execute collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce DSO.
- Maintain accurate collection notes, track customer commitments, and provide regular updates on delinquent accounts and collection status.
- Research and resolve billing disputes, account discrepancies, and customer issues that may delay payment.
- Support month-end close, audit preparation, and accounting compliance.
- Manage pre-liens, lien waivers, and other state-specific construction requirements.
- Assist with TPT sales tax reporting and related compliance activities.
- Partner with Project Managers, customers, and internal Finance team members to ensure accurate and timely billing and prompt payment collection.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Accounts Receivable and collections experience, with construction industry experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success managing a high-volume collections portfolio and improving collection performance.
- Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition.
- Experience managing pre-liens, lien waivers, and multi-state requirements.
- Required: Hands-on experience with Sage 300 and Textura.
- Strongly preferred: Experience with Procore and GC Pay.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP system experience.
- Strong understanding of aging, DSO, cash application, customer account reconciliation, and collection practices.
- Persistent and confident in collections, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively when addressing past-due accounts and payment issues.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with customers.
- $80,000–$85,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance