What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at The Axel Group, LLC?
A well-established construction firm is seeking a detail-driven and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to oversee its full AR process. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
Position Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Associate will handle billing and collections across multiple projects, ensuring invoices are issued accurately and on time while maintaining clear communication with clients and internal teams. This position requires strong attention to detail, solid organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enter approved customer invoices into accounting software and upload to client portals
- Monitor AR aging reports, follow up on overdue invoices, and assist with collections efforts
- Reconcile AR activity and support month-end close processes
- Maintain and update the project/job database
- Assist with audits by organizing and providing required documentation
- Apply customer payments, process checks, and record daily deposits
- Prepare monthly billing summaries and coordinate pending approvals with Project Managers
Qualifications:
- 5 years of accounts receivable experience (construction industry experience preferred)
- Experience with Foundation, Sage, Viewpoint, or comparable accounting systems; Foundation experience is a plus
- Proficiency in Excel
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with various departments
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Familiarity with progress billing, AIA formats, and retainage
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000