Accounts Receivable Analyst I

Rimkus - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting, specializing in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, and construction management services. The Accounts Receivable Analyst I position is crucial for assisting in the collection of overdue funds from customers at both corporate and divisional levels, utilizing various soft collection techniques. This role involves making daily collection calls to clients regarding aged receivable balances, building and maintaining relationships with clients, preparing delinquent account notices, and responding to customer inquiries about past-due balances. The analyst will also provide support to departmental personnel and the accounts receivable manager, handling confidential details while working under general supervision. The essential job functions include making daily collection calls, responding to customer inquiries, maintaining relationships with clientele, preparing delinquent account notices, and managing both paper and electronic accounts receivable files. The analyst will generate reports on aged account balances and provide administrative support to the accounts receivable manager and other departmental personnel as needed. This position requires a high school diploma, with an associate's degree preferred, and a minimum of one year of experience in corporate collections. Strong knowledge of relevant computer software applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, is essential, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and strong interpersonal skills are also critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Make daily collection calls to clients regarding unpaid or aged receivable accounts.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding current and past due account balances.
• Build and maintain relationships with all company clientele.
• Prepare delinquent account notices and letters, and reissue invoices as necessary.
• Maintain paper and electronic accounts receivable files, notes, and records.
• Generate reports on aged account balances and periodically issue them to the department head and other managers.
• Provide general administrative support to other departmental personnel as needed.
• Provide administrative and project-oriented support to the accounts receivable manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in corporate collections.
• Strong knowledge of relevant computer software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Attention to detail while performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle competing tasks and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Tact, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal and customer-service skills required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Vision insurance