Accounts Receivable Specialist

House of Forgings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Specified Paid Holidays

Job summary

House of Forgings is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Houston, Texas, responsible for managing customer payments and accounts receivable processes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with accounting software. A minimum of two years in a related field is required, along with a high school diploma; further education in Accounting is preferred. The role offers competitive benefits including insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience required.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions.
• Creates invoices according to company practices.
• Maintains and updates customer files.
• Drafts correspondence for past-due accounts and collection.
• Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Epicor Eclipse ERP experience

Ability to work independently

Excellent organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Overview

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients. VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• 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 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 Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists the Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Epicor Eclipse ERP experience a plus.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Paid Holidays

Disclaimer This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.