Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist

Smith • Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

SMITH is the leading independent electronic components distributor in the world. Since our founding in 1984, Smith’s Intelligent Distribution model and commitment to quality has allowed us to deliver comprehensive solutions to electronic component supply chains. We work across a variety of industries including automotive, supercomputing, gaming, medical devices, oil and gas, and more. Additionally, we provide tailored supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management, and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith! We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our accounting team at a global electronic component distributor. This role is responsible for managing the full accounts receivable cycle while working cross-functionally with our sales and operations teams. Your work directly supports order fulfillment, risk management, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable or credit/collections
• Strong understanding of billing systems, credit processes and payment collections
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to manage spreadsheets and generate reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism
• Proven ability to problem-solve and work cross-functionally with internal teams
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and time management

Responsibilities

• Process credit memos, adjustments and account reconciliations
• Manage the AR lifecycle including invoicing, payment tracking and account reconciliation
• Proactively communicate with customers via phone and email to follow up on outstanding invoices, resolve billing discrepancies and ensure timely payments
• Work with Account Representatives to investigate past due alerts and ensure alignment on customer payments terms, credit limits and potential risks
• Coordinate with the operations team to authorize order shipments upon payment receipt or enforce holds on delinquent accounts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer credit files, account notes and payment history within our ERP system (Glovia)
• Post cash payments accurately and timely, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit cards and lockbox deposits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed