Accounts Receivable Analyst

JSW Steel USA; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Steel USA in Baytown, TX seeks an Accounts Receivable Analyst to ensure timely and accurate payments for goods and services. The role emphasizes posting payments, reconciling ledgers, and supporting billing processes within a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Sales, Shipping, AP, IT, Tax, and Treasury; manage customer records, assist with audits, and help monitor credit risk while maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; accounting degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related accounts receivable experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Proficient with SAP and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments, wires, and ACH transactions.
• Creates invoices and reconciles customer accounts.
• Maintains and updates customer files; handles changes and correspondence.
• Coordinates with Sales, Shipping, AP, IT, Tax, and Treasury.
• Supports monthly billing and assists with audits.

Skills

Accounts receivable

SAP ERP

MS Office

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments, wires, and ACH transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers, and reconciles customer accounts.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Verifies and posts debit memos from customers.
• 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 current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the Accounting Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists the Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Preparing and sending manual invoices, when required for lease etc.
• Making sure the automated invoicing system generates and sends invoices on a regular basis
• Assisting with annual audits, pulling invoices and other documents as requested.
• Assisting with customer credit management.
• Checking credit reports with D&B, Profit Guard, etc.
• Checking credit references for new customers
• Coordinating with other departments such as Sales, Shipping, AP, IT, Tax, and Treasury.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands on ERP experience with SAP.
• Basis knowledge of MS 365 and MS Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• 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.
• Accounting in a manufacturing environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is highly preferred.
• At least 5 years of related experience in accounts receivable required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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About JSW Steel USA

JSW Steel USA is on a journey to become a premier “melted and manufactured in the US” company, supplier, and employer. We strive to build on long-term partnerships with our team members by providing rewarding and diverse opportunities.

JSW Steel USA has two strategic locations in the United States: Mingo Junction, Ohio, and Baytown, Texas. JSW USA is part of the diversified US $13 billion JSW Group. As an affiliate of JSW Group, with more than 18 million tons of installed capacity worldwide, JSW Steel USA benefits from having access to team members with world‑class expertise and product knowledge.

We are committed to creating a better today, stronger tomorrow.

JSW Steel USA is home to both the largest and most modern Consteel™ EAF technology in North America as well as one of the widest plate mills. By using the Consteel™ EAF method of melted and manufactured steel, we produce some of the cleanest steel products possible in the world.

We service shipyards, oilfield fabricators, heavy equipment producers, machinery makers, global energy and petrochemicals industry, and many other end users and distributors who need high quality American steel.

Why JSW Steel USA is a great place to work:

• Safety first atmosphere and culture
• Team members receive a variety of benefits and benefit plans that work for your lifestyle
• Production bonuses
• You have the autonomy to make smart decisions
• Committed to sustainable safe steel making