Company Overview
Amber Electrical Contractors is a Texas-based commercial electrical contractor with over 37 years of experience delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist to support team and ensure strong cash flow through accurate billing and proactive collections.
Position Summary
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of project billing and collections. This role works closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and the Accounting team to prepare accurate invoices, submit pay applications, monitor receivables, and maintain strong customer relationships.
The ideal candidate has electrical or construction industry experience, understands progress billing and retainage, and is confident managing high-volume customer accounts while protecting the company’s financial position.
Key Responsibilities
Project Billing & AIA Expertise
- Prepare and submit AIA progress billings, time-and-materials invoices, and contract billings.
- Review contracts to ensure billing terms, schedules of values, and retainage requirements are accurately reflected.
- Partner with Project Managers to validate percent complete and billing quantities prior to submission.
- Track change orders, ensure customer approval is obtained, and bill timely.
- Maintain organized billing files including lien waivers, supporting documentation, and customer requirements.
Accounts Receivable Ownership
- Manage A/R workflows including posting payments and driving collections efforts.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances.
- Maintain strong communication with customers to resolve discrepancies quickly.
- Escalate payment risks to leadership and recommend action when necessary.
- Support cash-flow objectives by reducing DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
Customer & Project Support
- Serve as a financial liaison between customers, project teams, and accounting.
- Assist with customer prequalification documentation when billing support is required.
- Ensure compliance with contractual billing requirements.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Help develop standardized billing and collection workflows to improve efficiency.
- Leverage ERP systems to maintain accurate records and reporting.
- Partner with leadership to continually enhance billing processes as the company scales.
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of construction accounts receivable experience
- Proven AIA billing experience (highly preferred)
- Electrical contracting background strongly desired
- Working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
- Experience working in a construction ERP system (Spectrum experience is a plus)
- Must be able to successfully pass a background test and drug test
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Excel, MS Office and Adobe Pro or Fox-it
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
- High sense of urgency with collections
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Education
Associate degree in Accounting or related field preferred; equivalent construction accounting experience considered.
Pay:
$55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
