Accounts Receivable Specialist

Tutor Perini - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist at Fisk Electric Company plays a crucial role in managing the billing and collections process. This position involves working closely with operations to ensure timely invoicing, monitoring accounts for payment, and providing excellent customer service. The specialist will also assist in audits and ensure compliance with various reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with operations to ensure timely billing of service tickets and monthly draw contracts.
• Review supporting documentation (work orders and AIA's), create invoices in JD Edwards, and send invoices to customers or upload to a portal.
• Complete waivers for payment.
• Review and monitor collections and the account aging of assigned jobs for timely payment.
• Monthly processing of lien intents and follow up with project management on payment status.
• Contact customers via phone, email, and/or letters to collect outstanding debts.
• Maintain detailed notes on collection attempts on delinquent accounts and communicate attempts to the Controller.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints concerning billing.
• Assist in internal and external audits related to billing and collections.
• Collaborate with the finance team to forecast cash flow and financial performance.
• Deposit checks and apply cash receipts.
• Run bank reports and reconcile the amounts deposited the prior day to the bank statement.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform tasks with commitment to excellence and a high level of motivation to learn new tasks and assume additional responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with City of Houston Certified Payroll, MWBE and Pay or Play (POP) reporting.
• Assist with special tasks or projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED
• 2 or more years experience in Accounts Receivable or related experience
• Awareness of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the accounting field
• Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail; works well under stress and deadlines; good oral and written communications skills; ability to work with people of all professional and trade skills levels
• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, Microsoft Word, Excel, and JD Edwards

Nice-to-haves

• Accounts receivable experience in the Construction industry is preferred but not required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or some accounting education/certifications preferred but not required