Accounts Receivable Clerk

Triple-S Steel•Houston, TX

About The Position

ABOUT THE POSITION: We are seeking a motivated Accounts Receivable/Admin Clerk to join our business. The Accounts Receivable/Admin Clerk will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients. The clerk will also help facilitate the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. ABOUT THE COMPANY: At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success: Stability : All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters. Flexibility : Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive. Chemistry : We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA. From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family. WHAT WE OFFER: Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
At least two years of related experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
Provide administrative support to Partners and to the management team
Assists in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
Exercise independent judgment in making day-to-day decisions
Maintains proper filing systems
Responsible for the workflow of a specific departmental function
Aids clients, vendors, and subcontractor as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.