Accounts Receivable Specialist

House of Forgings & Ironwood Connection•Houston, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients.

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.
At least two years of related experience required.

Epicor Eclipse ERP experience a plus.
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.

Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
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 status of customer accounts as requested.
Research 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 basis.
Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
Assists Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.