Accounts Receivable Specialist
Sappington, Missouri•Full-time
About the Job
Accounts Receivable:
- Prepare progress billing invoices based on completed work.
- Collect accounts receivable and follow up on past due accounts.
- Process customer payments and apply to appropriate projects.
- Prepare draw request documentation for construction loans.
- Manage retention receivables and release processes.
- Coordinate with project managers on billing issues.
General Support:
- Assist with job costing and project accounting.
- Help prepare monthly financial statements and job profitability reports.
- Ensure prevailing wage compliance where applicable.
- Support year-end processes and 1099 preparation.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years AP/AR experience (1+ year construction accounting preferred).
- Proficiency with construction accounting software (Sage 300, Foundation, QuickBooks Contractor).
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Understanding of job costing and project accounting principles.
- Excellent communication skills for vendor/client interaction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
- 3+ years construction accounting experience.
- Experience with lien waivers and construction contracts.
- Knowledge of prevailing wage and certified payroll processes.
- Construction industry terminology familiarity.
- Relevant certifications (QuickBooks, construction industry).