Accounts Receivable Accountant

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our client's growing team in Katy, Texas. This position supports a dynamic, project-driven billing operation and is ideal for someone who understands the financial demands of construction-related work. The right candidate will bring strong receivables expertise, sound judgment in resolving discrepancies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and customers. Heavy Civil Construction industry experience his highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Manage invoicing activities for project-based work, ensuring billing is organized accurately across multiple jobs and geographic locations.

• Apply incoming payments, maintain current account records, and monitor receivable balances to support timely and accurate reporting.

• Reconcile accounts receivable subledger activity to the general ledger and investigate variances through to resolution.

• Oversee collections efforts and review aging reports to identify past-due accounts, reduce exposure, and improve cash flow.

• Work independently to research billing issues, payment discrepancies, and customer account questions, providing timely follow-up and resolution.

• Support contract billing processes related to construction projects, including progress billings, retainage tracking, change orders, and reimbursable or cost-plus arrangements.

• Partner with project teams, accounting staff, leadership, and customers to ensure billing details are complete and financial information is communicated clearly.

• Use accounting systems and advanced Excel tools, including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables, to analyze receivable activity and prepare supporting documentation.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of accounts receivable experience, including billing support, cash application, reconciliations, collections, and aging management.
• Background in pipeline construction, maintenance, or a similar construction-focused environment with project-based accounting exposure.
• Demonstrated experience reconciling receivable accounts to the general ledger and resolving discrepancies with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of construction billing concepts such as percentage-of-completion accounting, progress invoicing, retainage, change orders, and cost-plus or reimbursable contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, analysis, and reporting with pivot tables.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems used to manage receivables and billing activity.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers, executives, project personnel, and finance teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred; comparable relevant experience will also be considered.

Compensation

$60,000.00-$70,000.00 Yearly

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