Accounts Receivable Specialist — Billing, Collections & Reporting

Paylocity; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Houston, TX, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to help ensure payments are received for goods and services. You will prepare and post payments, create invoices, and maintain customer files, while handling past-due accounts and monthly billing statements.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Epicor Eclipse ERP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Epicor Eclipse ERP experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

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 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent & fast-paced

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epicor Eclipse ERP

Job description

Paylocity in Houston, TX, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to help ensure payments are received for goods and services. You will prepare and post payments, create invoices, and maintain customer files, while handling past-due accounts and monthly billing statements.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Epicor Eclipse ERP experience is a plus.