Accounts Receivable Specialist

LoneStar Electric Supply
  • Houston, TX
    30+ days ago

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    Description

    VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

    The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients.

    Responsibilities:

    • Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
    • Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
    • Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
    • Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
    • Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
    • Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
    • Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
    • Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
    • Assists Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
    • Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
    • Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
    • Epicor Eclipse ERP experience a plus.
    • Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
    • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
    • At least two years of related experience required.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
    • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
    • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
    • Paid Time Off
    • Specified Paid Holidays

    Disclaimer:

    This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • 10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypadunmatched
    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Calculatorsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Copying Machinesunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Past Due Accountsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Printersunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Status Reportsunmatched
    • Track Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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