AR Specialist

Location:

North Houston, TX

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pay Rate: $21.00–$24.00/hour (DOE)

Employment Type:

Temp

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its accounting team on a temp-to-hire basis. This position is ideal for candidates with true Accounts Receivable experience focused on collections, cash application, and cash forecasting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication skills, enjoys working collaboratively, and has a positive, customer-focused approach to resolving outstanding balances.

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables.
• Contact customers regarding past-due balances and follow up on payment commitments while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, unapplied cash, and account issues.
• Accurately post and apply customer payments received through ACH, wire transfers, checks, lockbox, and other payment methods.
• Perform daily cash application and reconcile customer accounts to maintain accurate receivable balances.
• Assist with cash forecasting by monitoring expected collections and providing updates to management.
• Prepare aging reports and monitor delinquent accounts to support collection efforts.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve customer account concerns and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and collection notes.
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable.
• Utilize Excel to analyze data, prepare reports, and reconcile account activity.
• Provide backup support to other accounting team members as needed.

• 3+ years of true Accounts Receivable experience required.
• Experience with collections, cash application, and cash forecasting is required.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and reconciliation.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience working in a high-volume accounting environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting software systems.
• Experience preparing AR aging reports and supporting cash management activities.

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