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.