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This role oversees project billing, accounts receivable, collections, project accounting, subcontract administration, vendor compliance, and financial reporting while partnering closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Accounting to ensure projects are billed accurately, subcontractors remain compliant, and financial information is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nProject Billing & Accounts Receivable\r\nPrepare and submit customer invoices, including AIA, progress, lump sum, time & materials (T&M), and closeout billing.\r\nManage the complete billing cycle from invoice preparation through payment collection.\r\nMonitor outstanding accounts receivable and proactively follow up on customer payments.\r\nMaintain records of customer communications regarding invoices, collections, and payment activity.\r\nPrepare lien waivers, affidavits, and other required billing documentation.\r\nReview customer contracts to ensure billing complies with payment terms, schedules, and project requirements.\r\nMaintain billing information within Sage 300, Procore, SharePoint, and customer billing portals.\r\nCoordinate monthly billing meetings with Project Managers and Operations.\r\nProject Accounting\r\nSet up newly awarded projects within accounting and project management systems.\r\nAssist Project Managers with project budgets, cost coding, forecasting, and financial tracking.\r\nMonitor project costs, commitments, pending change orders, and revenue.\r\nProcess approved change orders to ensure timely and accurate billing.\r\nCoordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure vendor and subcontractor costs are properly recorded and billed.\r\nMaintain project documentation, including contracts, subcontracts, bonds, insurance certificates, and compliance records.\r\nSupport project closeout by ensuring all financial documentation and final billings are complete.\r\nManage subcontractor onboarding and maintain all required compliance 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