Accounts Receivable Specialist

Robert Half - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team based in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to managing customer accounts and performing accounting duties. This role offers a short-term contract employment opportunity. As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will perform daily accounts receivable tasks, including data entry and maintenance of accounting records. You will manage a high volume of transactions and update systems with accurate information, ensuring that all customer inquiries are addressed and issues are resolved in a timely manner. Regular reviews of customer accounts will be conducted, and appropriate actions will be taken on past due accounts. You will also be responsible for recording daily credit card deposits and posting customer payments to their respective accounts, making remote deposits of checks, and ensuring they are correctly posted. Additionally, you will perform clerical functions to support departmental and company goals, investigate and resolve any questionable transactions, research and resolve accounting issues as they arise, and prepare cash bank deposits and customer credits as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounts receivable tasks, including data entry and maintenance of accounting records.
• Manage a high volume of transactions and update systems with accurate information.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular reviews of customer accounts and take appropriate action on past due accounts.
• Record daily credit card deposits and post customer payments to their respective accounts.
• Make remote deposits of checks and ensure they are correctly posted.
• Perform clerical functions to support departmental and company goals.
• Investigate and resolve any questionable transactions.
• Research and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
• Prepare cash bank deposits and customer credits as required.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required for managing financial data.
• Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software for maintaining customer relationships.
• Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning software to streamline business processes.
• Familiarity with Accounting Functions, including general ledger duties and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with Accounts Receivable (AR) including invoicing, posting payments, and managing overdue accounts.
• Ability to perform Billing Functions, such as preparing and sending out invoices.
• Experience with Cash Activity, including handling cash transactions and maintaining accurate records.
• Proficiency in Check Processing, including receiving, verifying, and recording checks.
• Familiarity with NetSuite for managing business finances, operations, and customer relations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan