Accounts Receivable​/Billing Specialist - (Construction

Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist - (Construction)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing and well-established construction services organization in North County San Diego to identify an experienced Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and has experience supporting construction billing and collections processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction contracts, project billing, lien documentation, and customer account management. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative team with long-term growth potential.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process customer invoices for construction and project-based work
• Generate and submit AIA billings and progress billings in accordance with contract requirements
• Manage lien waivers, unconditional and conditional releases, and related compliance documentation
• Prepare and track preliminary notices and ensure compliance with project-specific requirements
• Monitor customer accounts and conduct collections activities on past-due balances
• Reconcile billing discrepancies and resolve customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments
• Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to ensure billing accuracy and timely invoicing
• Track retention balances, change orders, contract values, and payment applications
• Maintain organized project documentation and customer records
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts receivable and billing functions
• Assist with cash application, account reconciliations, and reporting as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or project accounting experience
• Previous construction industry experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with:
• AIA Billing
• Progress Billing
• Lien Waivers and Releases
• Preliminary Notices
• Retention Tracking
• Change Orders and Contract Billing
• Experience working with Textura, Procore, or similar construction management software preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Data analysis and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Preferred Experience

• Electrical, mechanical, general contracting, specialty contracting, or commercial construction experience
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial construction projects
• Familiarity with subcontractor compliance documentation and payment processing
• Exposure to ERP or accounting systems such as Vista, Spectrum, Sage, Foundation, COINS, JD Edwards, or similar platforms

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term stability
• Growing organization with a strong industry reputation
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity for schedule flexibility upon permanent hire
• Competitive compensation and benefits package upon conversion