Accounting Specialist

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off 136 hours

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition and Rewards

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Discounts

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable professional in Houston, TX. The role focuses on accurate billing, timely payments, and reconciliation of accounts. You will manage client/vendor inquiries, maintain files, and support reporting activities to meet deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in AR/AP and general accounting, with strong detail orientation and proficient computer skills. This position offers growth within a leading logistics provider.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 POs.
• 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 or delays.

Skills

AR/AP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Proficient with accounting software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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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