Construction Accounting Specialist

A leading construction firm is urgently seeking an Construction Accounting Specialist to join their accounting team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with construction industry experience and strong AIA billing knowledge. You will play a key role in managing receivables, assisting with payables, and ensuring accurate reconciliations and general ledger entries.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly AIA billings.
• Maintain an up-to-date aging report of outstanding client balances and payment statuses.
• Process and track lien waivers from vendors and suppliers per GC requirements for AR payment release.
• Issue and follow up on invoices, billing statements, and collections to ensure timely payment.
• Apply and reconcile customer payments accurately to the correct accounts.
• Identify and address delinquent accounts, short payments, and discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal departments to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Support Accounts Payable (AP) processes as needed.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger (GL) entries.
• Generate and distribute AR and financial reports for management review.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience within the construction industry is required (with a focus in AR).
• Proven expertise with AIA billing and progress billing formats.
• Excellent communication and follow-up abilities with both clients and team members.
• Comfortable starting on a Temp-To-Hire basis.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 hours annually for 1–3 years of service, 80 hours annually for 4–5 years of service, 120 hours annually for 5+ years of service
• Medical & Dental Insurance: Eligible after 90 days of employment - 100% coverage
• 401(k) Plan: Eligible after 90 days
• Paid Holidays (after 90 days): New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

We look forward to hearing from you!