Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist (Contract) - Houston Onsite

Solomon Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist for a 4-month contract in Houston, onsite. The role involves invoicing, payment posting, cash application, and collections, with a pay rate of $20-$25 per hour depending on experience.

The successful candidate will manage AR duties, monitor aging reports, contact customers, resolve billing discrepancies, and collaborate across teams to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in accounts receivable, collections, billing, cash application, or a related accounting function.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Comfortable working with Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional customer-service approach.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve account discrepancies independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment posting, cash application, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor aging reports and customer accounts to identify past-due balances and prioritize collection efforts.
• Contact customers by phone and email regarding outstanding invoices and overdue accounts.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment disputes, short payments, deductions, and unapplied cash.
• Accurately apply customer payments received through ACH, wire, check, lockbox, and other payment methods.
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure account balances remain accurate and up to date.
• Maintain detailed documentation of collection activity and customer communications.
• Prepare aging reports and assist with month-end accounts receivable reconciliations and reporting.
• Partner with internal teams, including accounting, customer service, and sales, to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts receivable processes and support overall operational efficiency.
• Assist with additional accounting and finance projects as needed.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Dispute resolution

Time management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance background preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Solomon Page is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist for a 4-month contract in Houston, onsite. The role involves invoicing, payment posting, cash application, and collections, with a pay rate of $20-$25 per hour depending on experience.

The successful candidate will manage AR duties, monitor aging reports, contact customers, resolve billing discrepancies, and collaborate across teams to improve processes in a fast-paced environment.