Account Receivable Specialist

Crane Worldwide Logistics - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

As an Account Receivable Specialist at Crane Worldwide Logistics, you will play a crucial role in managing the cash application process and ensuring accurate financial transactions. Your primary responsibilities will include following established procedures for processing various forms of cash applications, such as checks, credit cards, wires, and ACH/EFT transactions. You will be tasked with entering cash application corrections, researching and processing valid customer refunds, and maintaining communication with different stations regarding payment discrepancies. Additionally, you will be responsible for reconciling unapplied cash and providing receipt/payment support to stations, ensuring that all cash receipt reporting activities are maintained and distributed according to specific deadlines. In this role, you will also be expected to investigate and resolve client queries, which will require strong communication skills as you will be interacting with clients via phone, email, mail, or in person. Attention to detail and accuracy are paramount, as you will be handling sensitive financial information. You will need to demonstrate strong organizational and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to problem-solve effectively. A solid understanding of accounts receivable processes and general bookkeeping procedures is essential for success in this position. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, along with one to three years of experience in accounts receivable and general accounting. Professional certification may be required in some areas. You will also be required to complete a Predictive Index assessment as part of the application process. Crane Worldwide Logistics is committed to providing a supportive work environment and offers a range of benefits to its employees, making it a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for processing cash applications including checks, credit cards, wires, and ACH/EFT.
• Enter cash application corrections such as adjustments and credit offsets.
• Research and process valid customer refunds.
• Communicate with stations regarding payment discrepancies.
• Maintain and distribute cash receipt reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
• Investigate and resolve client queries.
• Provide receipt/payment support to stations.
• Reconcile unapplied cash.
• Communicate with clients via phone, email, mail, or personally.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance