Accounts Receivable Assistant - The Woodlands, TX

Centric Services • The Woodlands, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for assisting the billing team in all capacities to ensure new accounts are entered into the utility system to meet the monthly billing deadlines. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable with process-driven work, values accuracy, and can maintain focus and consistency while completing routine tasks independently.

Upholds and advocates for Centric’s core values and behaviors as outlined in the Centric Values and Leadership Framework. Ensures that all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Foster a culture of always doing things the right way: the Centric Way (safety, openness, integrity, attention to detail, etc.)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in Accounting, Accounts Receivable, OR Data Entry Collections roles
• Organized and attentive to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in the use of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Solid interpersonal skills – outgoing, positive, and user-friendly.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an office environment.
• College-level coursework in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience working in the Utilities Industry

Responsibilities

• Data entry for New Builder and New Customer accounts into main utility billing system.
• Ensuring all customer information is correct per source documents.
• Assist billing manager with customer payments.
• Creating batches or posting individual customer payments and ensuring all information is correct in the utility billing system.
• Prepare work orders to field to assist billing manager with meter reads to meet billing schedule.
• Identifies and corrects meter reading errors and generates associated reports.
• Prepare work orders to field when creating new customer accounts to ensure meter reads are re-read by field technicians for accuracy.
• Prepare work orders to field for the monthly delinquent shutoff process and monitor customer payments.
• Report is monitored for payments, and work orders sent to field for the gas to be turned back on.
• Assist billing manager with preparation and transmission of customer final accounts to the Collection Agency, which would include all communications to final past due customers regarding bad debt.
• Email communications to customers if data source for new accounts is missing required information.
• Perform related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay + bonus
• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Generous PTO policy, in addition to annual sick leave and volunteer time off (VTO)
• 10 company paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match

What This Job Offers

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