Billing Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison

MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$73,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), Billing, Cash Applications, Construction, Credit and Collections, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Financial Management, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Time Management
LOCATION
MD
POSTED
7 days ago

Position Overview

The Billing Specialist is responsible for managing project-based billing in a fast-paced environment, including AIA progress billings, time-and-material invoicing, and accounts receivable activities. This role works closely with project managers and finance teams to ensure billing accuracy, compliance with contract terms, and timely collections.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit project-based invoices, including:

  • AIA progress billings

  • Time-and-material invoices

  • Lump sum and contract-based billings

  • Change order billing

  • Review job cost details (labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment) to ensure accurate billing aligned with contract terms and schedules of values

  • Maintain and update schedules of values (SOV) and track project billing status, including retainage and open balances

  • Coordinate with project managers to confirm percent complete, billing quantities, and approved scope changes prior to invoicing

  • Generate and distribute invoices, ensuring all required backup documentation (lien waivers, timesheets, subcontractor invoices, etc.) is complete

  • Manage full-cycle accounts receivable:

  • Cash applications and payment posting

  • AR aging review and reporting

  • Collection follow-up and customer communication

  • Reconciliation of customer accounts

  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and contract variances

  • Assist with month-end close activities, including billing reconciliations and reporting

  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with customer contracts and internal controls

Qualifications

Required:

  • 2+ years of experience in project or construction billing

  • Hands-on experience with AIA billing and schedules of values

  • Strong accounts receivable experience, including collections and cash applications

  • Knowledge of:

  • Progress billing

  • Retainage tracking

  • Change orders

  • Contract-based invoicing

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

  • 401(k) with match

  • Company-Paid Life Insurance

  • Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $73,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Matthew Nolan

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison