Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a Houston, Texas team in a contract role supporting a dynamic Oil & Gas field services operation. This position is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounts receivable cycle with confidence, balance multiple priorities, and stay effective in a fast-moving environment. You will work closely with the AR team and leadership while helping maintain accurate receivables activity across several business lines.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete accounts receivable process for assigned accounts, ensuring timely and accurate handling of billing, collections, and account maintenance.
• Apply daily customer payments, reconcile cash activity, and investigate unapplied receipts or posting variances to keep records current.
• Manage commercial collections efforts by following up on past-due balances, resolving payment issues, and providing regular updates on expected cash receipts.
• Research invoice disputes, short payments, and over payments, then coordinate appropriate corrections to bring customer accounts into balance.
• Prepare and process approved credit and debit adjustments while maintaining clear supporting documentation.
• Support new customer setup by reviewing credit-related documents, gathering required forms, and updating customer master data accurately.
• Contribute to month-end activities by assisting with reconciliations, reporting, and other close-related AR tasks.
• Partner with the AR Manager and internal teams on project-based assignments, including work tied to evolving shared services processes across the organization.