Accounting Specialist

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Accounting Specialist will maintain an up-to-date billing system, handle follow-up, collection, and allocation of payments. This role is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable duties, daily opening of mail, and date stamping. The specialist will file processed invoices and POs, carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines, and provide reconciliation of accounts. They will maintain accounts receivable/payable client files, monitor client/vendor account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities, and follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash, and adjustments. The role also involves preparing bank deposits, investigating and resolving client/vendor queries, performing additional research as needed, organizing a recovery system, and initiating collection efforts. Communication with clients/vendors will be via phone, email, mail, or in person. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of accounts receivable/payable.
• Pays attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strong experience in general bookkeeping procedures.
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One to three years accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date billing system and follow up, collection and allocation of payments.
• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of accounts payable duties.
• Daily opening of mail and date stamping.
• Filing of processed invoices and PO’s.
• Carries out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
• Provides reconciliation of accounts and maintain accounts receivable/payable client files.
• Monitors client/vendor account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
• Follows established procedures for processing receipts, cash, adjustments and prepares bank deposits.
• Investigates and resolves client/vendor queries.
• Performs additional research as needed.
• Organizes a recovery system and initiates collection efforts.
• Communicates with clients/vendors via phone, email, mail or personally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED