Accounts Receivable Representative

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Prescription Dr

Accident and Critical Illness

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service in Houston is seeking a Collections Specialist to join our accounts receivable team. The role focuses on billing, collecting payments, and maintaining accurate customer ledgers for our core plumbing and drainage services.

The ideal candidate has AR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with standard software. This full-time, on-site position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable accounting is highly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of common software programs.
• Self-starter, organized and detail oriented with strong follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Bill and process invoices promptly and accurately.
• Collect payments and manage receivables for core businesses.
• Input data into the AS400 system for records.
• Maintain AR and revenue accounts with accuracy.
• Monitor payment status and provide status reports to management.
• Contact delinquent customers to communicate terms and collect.
• Prepare reports and update the General Manager on AR status.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Communication skills

Software proficiency

Detail oriented

Tools

AS400 system

Job description

Collections Specialist

Because we are expanding rapidly through acquisitions and internal growth, we have an excellent opportunity available for an Accounts Receivable Representative at our Houston branch! This candidate should have a billing specialist background and accounting, accounts receivable, and collections experience. The primary role of the Accounts Receivable Representative is to bill, collect payments, and maintain accounts for the Roto-Rooter core businesses. In addition, the Accounts Receivable Representative will provide clerical and administrative support to the branch.

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

If job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement representing a well-known national brand are what you're looking for, Roto-Rooter is the company for you. We take a lot of pride in being a great place to work, providing excellent pay and top benefits. This onsite, full-time position has an hourly pay range of $21.00-$23.00, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing for invoices.
• Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and specific revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Input data accurately into the AS400 system for record-keeping.
• Ensure strict adherence to accounts receivable processes to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Proactively monitor the payment status of all completed jobs to ensure timely payments and accurate financial tracking.
• Complete reports and update the General Manager on status of AR’s.
• Contact customers with delinquent accounts to ensure they have received their invoice and communicate terms of payment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated prior experience in accounts receivable accounting is highly preferred for this role.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A working knowledge of various common software programs.
• Self-starter who is organized, thorough with attention to detail & follow-up skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout our 86 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are a great fit at our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.