Accounts Receivable Accountant

Job Summary: 

Bernards is seeking new, dynamic Employee-Owners who are committed to the overall Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Bernards to help build A Better Experience. Our ideal Accounts Receivable Accountant Responsible for all aspects of the accounting portion of the billings and receivable process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Maintain a full understanding of the prime contract (owner) billings process including billing generation by project teams, maintenance of the invoice log and entry into the company’s books.   
• Maintain a working knowledge of the various types of contracts used by the company and the various situations which may impact project billings (retention escrows, purchase orders outside of contracts, etc.).
• Maintain a full understanding of how billings and receipts postings occur within company books including postings to Job Billing (JB), Job Cost (JC), General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR) and Cash Management (CM).  
• Perform timely and accurate processing of project billings by working with field teams, systems integration, subcontracts payable accountants, accounting management and company executives.
• Provide timely and highly accurate cash management processes including deposit of cash receipts, monitoring of electronic cash fundings, entry of funds received into B360 and invoice log notification of project receipts.
• Maintain the integrity of billings and receipts data within B360, Receivables email in-box organization and maintaining thorough, well-organized receivables and billing files.
• Maintain the “Receivables Desk” electronic and physical areas as a shared environment so that seamless operation of it occurs in your absence by others with Receivables Desk responsibilities.
• Provide reporting related to the Receivables Desk functions including the Monthly Billing Status report, daily cash reporting and audit confirmations / schedules.
• Create, update and maintain billings and receivable policies and procedures.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Skills: 

Established in 1974, Bernards is a growth-oriented Employee-Owned multidisciplinary commercial builder and construction management company delivering technical expertise and outstanding construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies for projects ranging in size from $5 million to over $500 million. The most significant disciplines in which Bernards projects are focused in, Healthcare, K – 12/Higher Education, Government, Entertainment, Mixed-Use, Residential, and Retail, and more. 

Aligning with our mission of building a better experience for our customers, industry partners, and Employee-Owners, Bernards continuously builds its premier contractor status by exhibiting core values of mutual respect, integrity, serving others, and continuous improvement, daily.

As an Employee-Owner, you’ll experience competitive pay and enjoy comprehensive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance 
• Stock Interest in the Employee Ownership Plan 
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Open Personal Time Off
• Sick Time 
• Paid Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible Work Hours 

Bernards is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attain and retain, top diversified talent in the construction industry. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

For candidates that need reasonable accommodations during the application process, or to perform essential functions of this role, please contact Recruiting@bernards.com.