Accounts Receivable Specialist

About Atrium:

What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.

Client Overview:

Think construction has to feel old-school? Not here. Our client is a fast-growing Manhattan construction firm where the energy is high, the projects move fast, and the team actually enjoys coming to work. They blend big-city grit with a fun, collaborative culture, where problem-solving is a team sport and wins are celebrated. Currently, they are looking to add an Accounts Receivable Specialist to their team. If you like a workplace where people laugh, support each other, and still get serious work done, this opportunity is your kind of build. This is a contract role with the potential to convert to permanent.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr – $35/hr

Position Overview:

As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be the heartbeat of the billing cycle. From generating invoices to tracking payments and resolving discrepancies, you will play a critical role in keeping projects funded and financials accurate. This is your chance to blend detail-oriented work with the excitement of the construction world while partnering with Project Managers, finance leaders, and vendors.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable Specialist:

• Generate, issue, and track invoices for multiple construction projects.
• Process collections, follow up on outstanding payments, and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Reconcile AR aging reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate billing based on job progress and contract terms.
• Prepare weekly and monthly AR reporting for leadership.
• Support month-end close activities related to billing and revenue recognition.
• Maintain organized documentation for audits and contract reviews.
• Assist with ad hoc AR projects as assigned by Finance leadership.

Required Experience/Skills for the Accounts Receivable Specialist:

• 3+ years of Accounts Receivable or Billing experience. 
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, v-lookups, and handling large data sets.
• Solid understanding of AR processes, billing cycles, and collections.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Accounts Receivable Specialist:

• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction accounting systems (Sage, CMiC, Viewpoint, Procore, etc.) is a plus.
• AIA billing and progress billing experience.
• Knowledge of contract terms, lien waivers, and job costing.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or real estate development.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Potential to convert to a permanent full-time role.
• Work in a dynamic, hands-on construction environment.
• Close collaboration with Project teams and senior finance staff.
• Gain exposure to job-costing, progress billing, and construction financial workflows.
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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