Title: Collections Analyst

Division: Accounting

Location: Houston, TX (Must be living in the Houston area)

We are looking for experienced Collections Analyst professional who works independently; integral part of accounting team working with operating groups, support staff and accounting management. 

General Responsibilities:

• Identify, plan and call clients regarding past due accounts
• Interact with various internal operations teams and project managers to assist with service and support for clients
• Must communicate & follow up effectively with project managers regarding customer accounts on a timely basis
• Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinate and lead recurring AR meetings with Project managers and/or others for designated customer accounts with detailed notes and payment status
• Provide customer service regarding collection issues, process clients’ refunds, process and review account adjustments, resolve payment discrepancies and short payments
• Maintain customer collection notes in ERP system
• Prepare various Accounts Receivable and Collections Reports
• Ensuring accountability for reducing delinquency
• Prepare write-off documents as appropriate
• Assist with and/or File liens as appropriate
• Prepare lien waivers and liens as required
• Provide customers with account statements and invoices
• Review and verify the accuracy of A/R and other documentation as warranted
• Assist in preparing supporting documentation for the annual audits
• Perform Accounts Receivable/Collection’s assignments that are broad in nature and moderately difficult

Required Education/Licenses:

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent work experience

Required Experience:

• 6 years of professional experience in Accounts Receivable with a focus on Collections required
• Ability to successfully manage a large portfolio of accounts with high volume invoicing
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Requires initiative based on familiarity with the organization and accounting practices and procedures
• Capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing efficiently for handing multiple responsibilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills within all levels of the Company
• Conceptual understanding of the full cycle accounting principles
• Must possess analytical skills relating to client service and collections.
• Knowledge of the engineering industry is a plus
• Proficient to advanced in Microsoft Excel