Accounts Receivable Specialist

$55,000 - $60,000/Yr

ANTONE's FAMOUS PO BOYS AND DE - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

About the position

Antone's Famous Po' Boys, a well-established consumer brand known for its authentic and delicious po' boys, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This position is crucial for ensuring the efficient management of our accounts receivable processes. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of the accounts receivable function, which includes invoicing, collections, account reconciliation, and reporting. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with various departments to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debt. In this role, you will lead and manage all accounts receivable efforts, providing guidance and feedback to senior management. You will oversee the preparation and distribution of invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while adhering to internal policies and procedures. Additionally, you will prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports to monitor outstanding balances and follow up on collection efforts. Ensuring proper reconciliation of customer accounts and timely resolution of discrepancies will be a key responsibility. You will maintain organized and up-to-date records of all accounts receivable activities, including customer files, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts receivable reports to provide insights and appropriate recommendations to senior management. Assisting in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to customer balances and accounts receivable transactions will also be part of your duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounts receivable efforts, providing guidance and feedback to senior management.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while complying with internal policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports to monitor outstanding balances and follow up on collection efforts.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of customer accounts and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all accounts receivable activities, including customer files.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts receivable reports to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to customer balances and accounts receivable transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the Food and Beverage and Grocery Industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance