Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job description:

We're seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage collections, customer payment follow-up, and billing reconciliation. This role requires strong interpersonal communication skills and a hands-on approach to reducing outstanding balances and improving cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Analyzing aging reports and prioritizing collection efforts to improve DSO and CEI metrics
• Proactive outbound calling to customers regarding past due accounts (60 calls daily)
• Maintaining detailed collection notes and customer communication records
• Working in SAGE 100 or similar accounting software for invoice management
• Collaborating with sales and operations teams to resolve customer issues
• Processing payments, applying cash receipts, and reconciling customer accounts
• Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status

Skills

• Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager or accountant
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Credit and collection experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Carrollton, TX 75006 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carrollton, TX 75006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person