Location: North Houston, TX Schedule: MondayFriday | 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Pay Rate: $21.00$24.00/hour (DOE) Employment Type: Temp
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team on a temp-to-hire basis. This position is ideal for candidates with true Accounts Receivable experience focused on collections, cash application, and cash forecasting.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication skills, enjoys working collaboratively, and has a positive, customer-focused approach to resolving outstanding balances.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables.
Contact customers regarding past-due balances and follow up on payment commitments while maintaining positive customer relationships.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, unapplied cash, and account issues.
Accurately post and apply customer payments received through ACH, wire transfers, checks, lockbox, and other payment methods.
Perform daily cash application and reconcile customer accounts to maintain accurate receivable balances.
Assist with cash forecasting by monitoring expected collections and providing updates to management.
Prepare aging reports and monitor delinquent accounts to support collection efforts.
Collaborate with internal departments to resolve customer account concerns and payment issues.
Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes.
Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
Utilize Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and reconcile account activity.
Provide backup support to other accounting team members as needed.
Qualifications
3+ years of true Accounts Receivable experience required.
Experience with collections, cash application, and cash forecasting is required.
Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and reconciliation.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team environment.
Professional demeanor with strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a high-volume accounting environment.
Familiarity with ERP or accounting software systems.
Experience preparing AR aging reports and supporting cash management activities.
Why Apply?
Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.
Competitive hourly pay of $21$25/hour, based on experience.
MondayFriday schedule with standard business hours.
Join a collaborative accounting team where your Accounts Receivable expertise will make an immediate impact.
If you have hands-on experience in collections, cash application, and cash forecasting and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
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Numbers & Facts
Location
The Woodlands, TX
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
Cash Applicationsunmatched
Cash Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Past Due Accountsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Short Paysunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Track Customer Issuesunmatched
Unapplied Cashunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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