AR Accountant

About the role

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role supports a decentralized billing environment by coordinating the billing process rather than generating customer invoices directly. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounts receivable, solid general accounting knowledge, and experience supporting both percentage-of-completion and reimbursable/cost-plus contract billing.

Responsibilities

• Issue and track invoice numbers for project and field personnel in support of the billing process.
• Reconcile invoice logs across multiple projects and business units to ensure accuracy, completeness, and visibility into unbilled items.
• Research and resolve invoicing discrepancies, billing inquiries, cash application issues, and collection-related matters.
• Prepare and distribute cash receipt notifications to internal stakeholders.
• Support billing and reporting for percentage-of-completion and reimbursable/cost-plus contracts.
• Compile supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with general accounting activities, including account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Partner with project teams and Accounting personnel to support project reporting, reconciliations, and financial accuracy.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collection follow-up to support timely cash flow.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of accounts receivable experience, including AR aging, billing support, invoice tracking, cash applications, and collections.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience reconciling accounts receivable subledger activity to the general ledger and independently researching and resolving variances.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and working with large datasets.
• Experience using a mid-market or enterprise ERP system.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work independently in a fast-paced, decentralized environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, or another project-based industry.
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion and reimbursable/cost-plus contract accounting.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a collaborative accounting professional who thrives in a detail-oriented environment, enjoys solving complex reconciliation issues, and values partnering with operations to support accurate financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while working alongside an experienced accounting team.