<p>A growing construction company in West Houston is seeking an <strong>Accounting Specialist</strong> to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role will have a strong focus on <strong>construction accounting, AIA billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, job cost tracking, and customer invoicing</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience working in the construction industry and understand the unique accounting requirements associated with project-based work, including progress billings, lien waivers, retention tracking, and subcontractor payments.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and process <strong>AIA billing</strong> and progress billings for commercial construction projects</li><li>Work closely with project managers to gather, review, and validate billing information</li><li>Track contract values, change orders, stored materials, retainage, and project billing schedules</li><li>Submit owner billings and ensure compliance with contract requirements</li><li>Manage customer invoicing and collections follow-up</li><li>Process vendor and subcontractor invoices</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities</li><li>Monitor job costs and support project accounting functions</li><li>Maintain subcontractor documentation, insurance certificates, and lien waivers</li><li>Assist with cash applications and customer payment tracking</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and support month-end close</li><li>Maintain organized project files and supporting documentation</li><li>Support accounting leadership with reporting and special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>