Billing / Accounts Receivable Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
18 month contract position
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Billing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring project billings are accurate, timely, and fully compliant with contract requirements. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and the Accounts Payable team to maximize billing opportunities, properly allocate project costs, and support overall project success.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST
What You’ll Do:
- Review contracts and participate in project startup meetings to understand billing requirements.
- Set up project billing templates to capture all recoverable costs in line with contract terms.
- Prepare monthly billings and meet with Project Managers to resolve any issues.
- Conduct billing audits on cost-plus projects to ensure costs are accurately captured.
- Identify billing opportunities to maximize recoverable allowances.
- Process job cost adjustments to correct billing issues and align with contracts.
- Monitor overdue billings, escalating to Project Directors and preparing interest invoices when needed.
- Track builders’ lien rights to ensure compliance and escalate risks when necessary.
- Ensure adherence to Prompt Payment legislation by coordinating with Project Managers and Accounts Payable.
- Provide billing support and training to project teams.
- Manage “pay when paid” terms, directing Accounts Payable to release subcontractor payments upon receipt from customers.
- Work with Accounts Payable to confirm costs are properly entered, approved, and accrued.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Accounting.
- A 4-year university degree in Business or Finance (in progress or completed) is an asset.
- 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.
- Experience in the construction industry is a plus.
- Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Additional Information
At Chandos, we believe that our differences are our greatest strengths. We are committed to building a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive—starting with how we recruit and hire. We uncover talent, nurture it, and provide the tools people need to make a positive impact.
We are also proud to be 100% employee-owned. Every team member has the opportunity to become an owner, with only one class of units—because we believe everyone should be treated equally. When we say we are entrepreneurial-minded, we mean it.
What We Offer:
- Competitive wages.
- A comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program (health, dental, vision care, and employee assistance program).
- RRSP matching program to support long-term financial security.
- Educational assistance for employees pursuing career-enhancing education.
- Recognition and annual salary review program.
- Leadership conferences for connection, learning, and collaboration.
- Regular company-wide engagement opportunities.
About Chandos Construction
Chandos is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative commercial builders. We are 100% employee owned and we are proud to be the first and largest B Corp Certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do. We continuously innovate by championing collaborative construction - leading to more efficiency, cost savings, and a much better working experience for everyone. We are a national technical builder. But most of all we build community. And we pride ourselves on listening to and collaborating with the communities we are building for, going above and beyond what we commit.
We believe in giving everyone a fair shot – which is why we champion the idea of inclusive hiring – a practice that nurtures diverse talent.
We practice social procurement, investing at least 5% of our addressable spend, whether its on construction materials or the coffee for our sites, with businesses that are good for people and the planet.
Over 80% of our work is delivered using collaborative delivery models. In addition to our strength in Construction Management, we are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Our approach is born out of our simple desire to help others. Our process goes beyond design and construction; it brings value to the communities we serve.
We are Chandos. We Build Better Together.
Billing / Accounts Receivable Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
18 month contract position
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Billing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring project billings are accurate, timely, and fully compliant with contract requirements. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and the Accounts Payable team to maximize billing opportunities, properly allocate project costs, and support overall project success.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. MST
What You’ll Do:
- Review contracts and participate in project startup meetings to understand billing requirements.
- Set up project billing templates to capture all recoverable costs in line with contract terms.
- Prepare monthly billings and meet with Project Managers to resolve any issues.
- Conduct billing audits on cost-plus projects to ensure costs are accurately captured.
- Identify billing opportunities to maximize recoverable allowances.
- Process job cost adjustments to correct billing issues and align with contracts.
- Monitor overdue billings, escalating to Project Directors and preparing interest invoices when needed.
- Track builders’ lien rights to ensure compliance and escalate risks when necessary.
- Ensure adherence to Prompt Payment legislation by coordinating with Project Managers and Accounts Payable.
- Provide billing support and training to project teams.
- Manage “pay when paid” terms, directing Accounts Payable to release subcontractor payments upon receipt from customers.
- Work with Accounts Payable to confirm costs are properly entered, approved, and accrued.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Accounting.
- A 4-year university degree in Business or Finance (in progress or completed) is an asset.
- 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.
- Experience in the construction industry is a plus.
- Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Additional Information
At Chandos, we believe that our differences are our greatest strengths. We are committed to building a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive—starting with how we recruit and hire. We uncover talent, nurture it, and provide the tools people need to make a positive impact.
We are also proud to be 100% employee-owned. Every team member has the opportunity to become an owner, with only one class of units—because we believe everyone should be treated equally. When we say we are entrepreneurial-minded, we mean it.
What We Offer:
- Competitive wages.
- A comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program (health, dental, vision care, and employee assistance program).
- RRSP matching program to support long-term financial security.
- Educational assistance for employees pursuing career-enhancing education.
- Recognition and annual salary review program.
- Leadership conferences for connection, learning, and collaboration.
- Regular company-wide engagement opportunities.
About Chandos Construction
Chandos is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative commercial builders. We are 100% employee owned and we are proud to be the first and largest B Corp Certified commercial builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do. We continuously innovate by championing collaborative construction - leading to more efficiency, cost savings, and a much better working experience for everyone. We are a national technical builder. But most of all we build community. And we pride ourselves on listening to and collaborating with the communities we are building for, going above and beyond what we commit.
We believe in giving everyone a fair shot – which is why we champion the idea of inclusive hiring – a practice that nurtures diverse talent.
We practice social procurement, investing at least 5% of our addressable spend, whether its on construction materials or the coffee for our sites, with businesses that are good for people and the planet.
Over 80% of our work is delivered using collaborative delivery models. In addition to our strength in Construction Management, we are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Our approach is born out of our simple desire to help others. Our process goes beyond design and construction; it brings value to the communities we serve.
We are Chandos. We Build Better Together.