Accounts Receivable Specialist

Our Client is a well-established industrial manufacturer headquartered in the Houston area with multiple operations across Texas. They are known for delivering high-quality engineered products used in construction and infrastructure projects and are recognized for reliability, operational excellence, and strong customer partnerships. Their culture is highly collaborative, team-driven, and focused on problem-solving, responsiveness, and long-term employee development.

Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk (TEMP) to support their Finance and Operations teams. This role plays a critical part in accurate billing, cash-flow performance, and timely collections. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and experienced in AR or billing within a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records, payment terms, and contact details.
• Monitor AR aging and proactively follow up on overdue accounts to maintain a target of ?45 days.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding invoices, statements, and payment discrepancies.
• Build strong working relationships with customers to support timely collections and issue resolution.
• Assist with new customer onboarding to ensure correct account setup and documentation.
• Prepare and submit customer invoices accurately and on time in alignment with contract terms.
• Validate pricing, quantities, delivery tickets, transportation charges, and related documentation prior to invoicing.
• Ensure customers receive invoices promptly and follow up as needed.
• Track and apply payments including checks, ACH, and wires to correct invoices and accounts.
• Generate AR reports including aging, collections status, and cash receipts while supporting month-end close activities.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Logistics, and other internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Provide lien release documentation when required.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to research and resolve AR issues efficiently.
• Demonstrate ownership, accuracy, responsiveness, and strong customer service in daily tasks.

• 2–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Collections.
• Manufacturing or construction industry experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to validate technical documentation including delivery records and transportation tickets.
• Strong follow-up habits and comfort contacting customers directly for payment resolution.
• Experience with lien releases is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.