Accounts Receivable Specialist — Invoicing & Collections

Smith Industries; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Smith Industries is seeking a detail-driven Accounting Specialist to own accounts receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, accurate books, and strong customer relationships.

You will manage AR end-to-end from invoice creation through collection, collaborate with the Sales team, and support month-end close with revenue recognition. Daily tasks include invoicing via portals and monitoring aging to optimize cash flow.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of AR/AP experience.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of AR and AP processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end AR process: invoicing and collections.
• Process and manage customer invoices via portals such as OpenInvoice, Ariba, and GEP.
• Monitor aging, follow up to meet collections targets.
• Communicate with customers on invoice questions and payment schedules.
• Collaborate with Sales to verify order documentation.
• Validate PO numbers and match invoices to contracts.
• Track milestone-based invoicing and revenue recognition.
• Maintain unearned revenue schedules and reclassify as earned.
• Support month-end close and reconciliations for AR and revenue.
• Assist with audits and account analysis.
• Onboard new customers: credit checks, master data setup, ERP validation.
• Maintain and update customer master data.
• Identify AR process improvements and implement best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

OpenInvoice

Ariba

GEP

Job description

Smith Industries is seeking a detail-driven Accounting Specialist to own accounts receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, accurate books, and strong customer relationships.

You will manage AR end-to-end from invoice creation through collection, collaborate with the Sales team, and support month-end close with revenue recognition. Daily tasks include invoicing via portals and monitoring aging to optimize cash flow.