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A well-established construction company in Escondido is seeking a proactive Collections Specialist to manage receivables for commercial and residential projects. This role plays a critical part in maintaining healthy cash flow while preserving positive relationships with clients, vendors, and project managers. The ideal candidate is confident, organized, and comfortable navigating lien waivers, progress billings, and contract-driven payment terms.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a portfolio of active and past-due accounts
Follow up on unpaid invoices through phone calls, emails, and formal notices
Coordinate with project managers regarding billing status, change orders, and payment delays
Track lien releases, preliminary notices, and payment applications
Resolve billing discrepancies and short pays
Maintain detailed collection notes and documentation
Prepare aging reports and communicate risks to leadership
Support month-end close by reconciling AR balances
Maintain compliance with contractual and legal requirements
Requirements:
3+ years of collections or AR experience, construction preferred
Familiarity with progress billing, retainage, and lien laws is a strong plus
Strong negotiation and communication skills
High attention to detail and follow-through
Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel
Ability to remain professional and solution-focused in difficult conversations
Nice to have:
Familiarity with progress billing, retainage, and lien laws is a strong plus
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance