Construction Account Receivable Specialist

In a construction firm, an AR Specialist supports the accounting team by handling all accounts receivable functions, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring that invoices are issued, tracked, and collected efficiently. A Construction Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist manages billing, collections, and financial records for construction projects, ensuring timely payment and accurate accounting.

Company Description

I would like to personally take this opportunity to thank you for applying with Steel Fabricators, L.L.C. Steel Fabricators is a proud organization, which has been in business at this same location since 1962.  Steel Fabricators is a leader in structural steel fabrication and erection services in Florida, providing our customers with service that is uncompromised in our industry.  Customer satisfaction is a hallmark of Steel Fabricators where over ninety percent of our work is performed for repeat customers. This is undoubtedly true due to the dedication of our employees and the pride they take in their work.

Max Turner III

President 

Job Description

A Construction Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist manages billing, collections, and financial records for construction projects, ensuring timely payment and accurate accounting.

Role Overview

In a construction firm, an AR Specialist supports the accounting team by handling all accounts receivable functions, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring that invoices are issued, tracked, and collected efficiently

Key Responsibilities

• Billing & Invoicing: Prepare and issue invoices for completed work, coordinate billing with project managers, and ensure all job costs are accurately captured
• Collections: Communicate with clients to confirm receivables status, follow up on overdue accounts, and resolve payment issues
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate accounting records, file lien documents, and keep digital records of all transactions
• Reconciliation: Record daily cash receipts, run aging reports, and perform bank reconciliations
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and correct billing errors, research accounting discrepancies, and resolve client inquiries.
• Confidentiality: Protect company financial data and comply with compliance requirements

Work Environment

• Requires attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience; construction accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Technical Skills: Experience working with accounting software; advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience: Proven AR and billing experience; construction billing background preferred but not required; AP experience is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication (written and oral), organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and professionalism

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, occasionally stand, and walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to talk or hear. Seldom lift and / or move up to 40 pounds.

Work environment:

General office and constant exposure to computer display. Occasional interaction with production employees in the fabrication facility. Occasional travel for training, job fairs, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Matching 401K
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Discretionary Bonus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.