Accounting Specialist

Ultipro; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off – 17 days/year

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition and Rewards

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane is hiring for an on-site accounting clerk in Houston. The role focuses on billing, AR/AP, payment allocations, and reporting to meet deadlines. You will reconcile accounts, monitor client/vendor details, and communicate with stakeholders.

Qualifications include 1–3 years in A/R and A/P with general accounting exposure, plus strong attention to detail and proficient computer skills. A collaborative environment and growing benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 years accounts receivable/payable and general accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date billing system and follow up, collection and allocation of payments.
• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of accounts payable duties.
• Daily opening of mail and date stamping.
• Filing of processed invoices and PO’s.
• Carries out billing, collection and reporting activities according to deadlines.
• Provides reconciliation of accounts and maintains AR/AP client files.
• Monitors client/vendor account details for non-payments, delays, irregularities.
• Follows established procedures for processing receipts, cash, adjustments and bank deposits.
• Investigates and resolves client/vendor queries.
• Performs additional research as needed.
• Organizes a recovery system and initiates collection efforts.
• Communicates with clients/vendors via phone, email, mail or personally.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

General accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-3 years accounts receivable/payable experience

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

• Maintainsup-to-date billing system and follow up, collection and allocation of payments.
• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of accounts payable duties
• Daily opening of mail and date stamping
• Filing of processed invoices and PO’s.
• Carriesout billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
• Providesreconciliation of accounts and maintain accounts receivable/payableclientfiles
• Monitorsclient/vendoraccount details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
• Followsestablished procedures for processing receipts, cash, adjustments and preparesbank deposits
• Investigatesand resolvesclient/vendorqueries
• Performs additional research as needed
• Organizesa recovery system and initiatescollection efforts
• Communicateswithclients/vendorsvia phone, email, mail or personally
• Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of accounts receivable/payable
• Pays attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Proficient in relevant computer applications.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One to three years accounts receivable, accounts payableand general accounting experience.

Why You Should Work for Crane?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

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