Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist

At JH Kelly
, we’re seeking a positive, detail-oriented, and results-driven Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist to join our Accounting team and drive our high-volume billing operations. If you excel in a fast-paced environment, take pride in creating accurate and timely invoices, thrive on precision in transactional processes, enjoy collaborating to resolve discrepancies while building strong relationships, and have a solid understanding of accounting principles, this is your chance to play a key role in supporting a legacy construction leader.

This role is based in Longview, WA.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture. Learn more about our story at

Pay Range: $23–$35 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible).

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage:JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays:Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K:50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD:Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses:Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing:Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation for the past 10 years.
• Accounts Receivable & Billing Focus
  • Execute billing and accounts receivable processes for a large construction company, with primary emphasis on the accurate and timely creation of customer invoices.
  • Generate and issue all customer invoices/billings promptly and precisely for construction jobs, including time & material jobs and lump sum jobs, based on approved inputs such as contracts, time entries, materials, approved rates, change orders, and project milestones.
  • Ensure invoices are complete, accurate, compliant with contract terms (including sales tax rules, prevailing wage requirements, and retainage), and delivered on schedule to support healthy cash flow.
  • Maintain detailed billing records, documentation, and supporting files; correct any identified billing errors promptly to minimize delays or disputes.
• Address and respond promptly to the customer service needs and inquiries of internal and external business partners.
• Work with customers to resolve discrepancies.
• Enter information into customer portals / electronic systems and prepare reports when necessary.
• Assist with the setup and required paperwork for new customers.
• Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Job Costing & Closing Support
  • Verify the accuracy of new jobs that have been set up.
  • Review contracts for billing requirements, prevailing wage information, contract value, location, etc.
  • Prepare and maintain time & materials labor billing rates.
  • Complete reporting requirements for prevailing wage jobs.
  • Verify change order documentation.
  • Cleanup cost reports as needed.
  • Perform job closing duties.
• Administrative & Improvement
  • Accurately maintain and update documents and files as required.
  • Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for continuous process improvements.
  • Assist with internal and external audits as needed.
  • Assist in establishing, updating, documenting, and executing policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Perform additional tasks as requested.

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of full-cycle accounts receivable experience in a high-volume, transactional environment; must include strong hands‑on expertise in invoice creation, billing accuracy, and timely issuance of customer invoices. Construction industry experience strongly preferred, particularly with job costing accounting, progress billing (time & material and lump sum contracts), change order processing, retainage/release, lien waivers, prevailing wage compliance, and related construction‑specific billing…