Billing Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Accountant to support invoicing and accounts receivable activities for construction projects in Thomasville, North Carolina. This position plays a key role in keeping billing accurate, payments timely, and project documentation aligned with contract terms. The ideal candidate brings experience in construction-related billing, strong follow-through on collections, and the ability to work closely with project and accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue customer invoices using contract terms, approved work progress, time-and-material records, and project milestones as the basis for billing.
• Review job documentation and approved change activity to ensure all completed work is captured correctly and billed within required timeframes.
• Maintain oversight of receivable balances by posting incoming payments, reconciling customer accounts, and monitoring aging trends.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to address invoice questions, resolve payment discrepancies, and support collection efforts on overdue accounts.
• Partner with project managers to confirm completion status, billing schedules, retainage amounts, and final invoice details throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and organize supporting records such as statements, lien waivers, and account files to meet customer requests and contract requirements.
• Track retainage and assist with project closeout tasks, including final billing and release documentation when work is complete.
• Produce recurring accounts receivable and collection reports for leadership and assist with audit requests and period-end accounting support.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in billing and accounts receivable, with the ability to manage invoicing, cash application, and collections activities.
• Background in construction accounting or project-based billing environments, including familiarity with progress billing and contract-driven invoicing.
• Working knowledge of receivables processes such as account reconciliation, payment posting, aging review, and dispute resolution.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in accounting, finance, or business is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for reporting, recordkeeping, and daily communication.
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail when handling billing records, supporting documentation, and multiple deadlines.
• Understanding of retainage, lien waivers, contract terms, and other documentation commonly used in construction billing.
• Experience with accounting or construction management software such as Viewpoint, Sage 300, Foundation, Procore, or QuickBooks is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.