Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are partnering with a growing organization in the Central Houston area seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a busy accounting department. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the receivables process, solving billing issues, managing customer relationships, and driving collections while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute immediately while positioning yourself for long-term growth through a contract-to-hire pathway.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable activities for a diverse customer base
• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely
• Apply customer payments via ACH, wire transfers, lockbox, and checks
• Research and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies
• Monitor aging reports and proactively manage collections efforts
• Follow up on past-due accounts and negotiate payment resolutions
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate account records
• Investigate and resolve billing disputes, deductions, short pays, and credit memos
• Work closely with customers, sales teams, and operations to address account concerns
• Prepare AR aging and collections reports for management review
• Support month-end close activities related to receivables
• Maintain detailed documentation and audit-ready records
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives