Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Locke Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of custom precast concrete solutions in Houston is seeking a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist. This role involves managing the full accounts receivable lifecycle, complex billing, and collections strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounts receivable in a manufacturing environment, strong Excel skills, and the ability to improve cash flow predictability. Join our fast-paced, high-growth team and make a meaningful impact on financial processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, and collections.
• Strong understanding of AR controls and reconciliations.
• Experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working in an ERP environment (Titan experience a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal teams and external customers.
• Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the full accounts receivable lifecycle.
• Manage complex billing disputes and collections strategies.
• Prepare and analyze AR reports and communicate insights.
• Ensure accurate posting of customer payments (ACH, checks, wires).
• Prepare monthly AR roll-forward and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Document and maintain AR procedures, billing standards, and backup requirements.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Project Managers to resolve billing disputes and improve processes.

Skills

Accounts receivable management

Billing and collections

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Communication

ERP Systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Titan

Job description

Locke Solutions, a 2024 Best Places to Work winner and Aggie 100 honoree, is a premier provider of custom precast concrete solutions. Led by a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, we are Houston's #1 Fastest Growing Company, expanding from one to three locations in two years with plans to reach $100M by 2027 and $500M in the next 10 years.

Our mission “To make our customers’ lives easier and our employees’ lives better” drives everything we do through our core values: Responsiveness, Team Player, Taking Ownership, Get It Done Attitude, and Problem Solvers. We are a family-oriented company where high-performers thrive in a collaborative, high-energy, result-driven environment.

ROLE SUMMARY / PURPOSE

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for owning and optimizing the full accounts receivable lifecycle, including complex billing, collections strategy, dispute resolution, and AR controls. This role serves as a subject-matter expert within AR, partners cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Project Management, and ensures AR processes are accurate, scalable, and audit-ready.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical AR experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment, demonstrates an ownership mindset, and proactively drives improvements that reduce DSO and enhance cash flow predictability.

Successful Results Area #1 – Accounts Receivable Ownership & Controls

• Own customer AR portfolios, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Review AR aging regularly; proactively manage overdue balances and escalation paths to minimize DSO.
• Lead resolution of complex billing discrepancies, short-payments, and disputed invoices.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of customer payments (ACH, checks, wires).
• Perform monthly AR roll-forward and reconciliation to the general ledger; identify and resolve reconciling items.
• Support audit requirements by maintaining clean documentation and support schedules.
• Document and maintain AR procedures, billing standards, and backup requirements.

Successful Results Area #2 – Billing, Collections Strategy & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Oversee timely and accurate invoice generation in accordance with customer contracts, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Verify invoices against sales orders, delivery tickets, contracts, and change orders.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Project Managers to resolve billing disputes and prevent future issues.
• Develop and execute collections strategies for key accounts while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Prepare and analyze AR reports (aging, DSO, unapplied cash, dispute trends) and communicate insights to leadership.
• Identify root causes of recurring AR issues and recommend process improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of progressive accounts receivable, billing, and collections experience (manufacturing, construction, or project-based preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex customer accounts and reducing DSO.
• Strong understanding of AR controls, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working in an ERP environment (Titan experience a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal teams and external customers.
• Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Why Join Locke Solutions?

Join our team at Locke Solutions and take your accounting career to the next level. If you are a seasoned accountant with a passion for financial excellence, we invite you to apply. At Locke Solutions, we value integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Apply now and become a key contributor to our financial success!