Rangeline Group · 1 week ago
Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expRangeline Group is seeking a Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist responsible for managing the full accounts receivable lifecycle with a focus on construction-related billing and collections. The role involves collaborating with project teams to stabilize receivables and improve cash flow while providing guidance to AR staff.
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Responsibilities
Lead proactive collections efforts to reduce aging balances and improve cash flow
Monitor and analyze AR aging reports to identify risks and priority accounts
Develop and execute collection action plans in coordination with leadership and project teams
Provide AR forecasts, aging analysis, and insights to the Controller
Own the end-to-end accounts receivable lifecycle, including AIA/progress billings, retainage tracking, and collections
Prepare, review, and submit invoices and pay applications in accordance with contract terms, job cost data, approved work-in-progress, and customer requirements
Partner with Project Managers and Project Accountants to ensure billing aligns with project progress, approved change orders, and contractual milestones
Serve as the escalation point for complex billing issues, disputed invoices, short pays, and delayed payments
Manage lien waivers, preliminary notices, and compliance documentation to support timely payment release
Ensure lien releases are executed upon payment and maintained in accordance with contract and regulatory requirements
Maintain records to support audits and compliance reviews
Apply customer payments accurately and resolve unapplied cash and discrepancies
Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and support month-end close activities
Assist with audit and reporting requests related to accounts receivable
Serve as the lead AR subject-matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to AR staff
Establish, document, and improve AR policies, procedures, and internal controls
Support ERP and reporting optimization initiatives related to construction billing and receivables
Collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Sales, and Accounting leadership to resolve AR issues
Communicate professionally with customers regarding billing, payment status, and issue resolution
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive accounts receivable experience, with a minimum of 4–5 years in construction, utilities, or project-based environments
Demonstrated expertise in AIA/progress billing, retainage tracking, change order billing, and construction collections
Proven ability to independently manage complex AR portfolios and resolve disputed invoices, short pays, and delayed payments
Strong working knowledge of lien waivers, preliminary notices, and construction billing compliance requirements
Experience partnering directly with Project Managers and Operations to drive billing accuracy and cash recovery
Advanced proficiency in ERP/accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or QuickBooks, with strong Excel analytical skills
Preferred
Experience supporting AR across multiple projects or entities
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
Company
Rangeline Group
Rangeline Group is a corporation that provides Wet/Hot Tapping, Line Stopping, Valve Inserting, Line Freezing and Specialty Concrete Pipeline Products & Services for almost 30 years.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Benedetto, CTP
Chief Financial Officer
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