Billing & Collections Specialist Jobot
Houston, TX2 days ago
- $60,000–$80,000 Per Year
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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
Description
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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