Accounts Receivable Specialist

Our client, a fast-growing subcontractor in the Sacramento area, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This role supports labor compliance for certified payroll and public works projects while managing incoming payments and maintaining accurate financial records. It requires strong knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable collaborating with project teams, subcontractors, and internal departments. Prior experience working for a subcontractor is required.

Our client is a stable, growing organization with a supportive, team-oriented culture that values professionalism, communication, and continuous improvement. Employees enjoy opportunities to expand their skills across compliance, payroll, project administration, and operations while contributing to high-quality projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Pay: is $34-$38/hr (DOE).
• 100% Onsite

Responsibilities

• Maintain certified payroll and labor compliance documentation for public works projects.
• Interpret and apply prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, apprenticeship, and skilled/trained workforce requirements.
• Track subcontractor compliance, prepare DAS 140/142 and fringe benefit documents, and monitor ratios.
• Use compliance systems (LCP Tracker, Elations, eComply, DIR) to manage reporting.
• Record and apply incoming payments; monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts.
• Reconcile ledgers, resolve invoice/payment discrepancies, and address billing inquiries.
• Support audits, certified payroll reviews, and compliance investigations.
• Collaborate with project teams and maintain confidentiality of payroll and financial records.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll compliance, and/or accounts receivable experience.
• Must have prior experience with a sub-contractor.
• Strong AR experience including collections. 
• Experience auditing certified payroll documents and using payroll/compliance software (Foundation, Rhumbix, Spectrum).
• Excellent data entry, math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office Suite.