Accounts Receivable Specialist
Robert Half · Dallas, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Record and reconcile daily incoming payments received through checks, customer remittances, and credit card transactions, and investigate discrepancies when needed.
- Review customer credit documentation, verify references, and establish new account and credit line records in company platforms.
- Create and maintain customer master data, including billing profiles and ship-to details, to support accurate order processing.
- Track customer payment terms and approved credit limits, escalating concerns or exceptions as appropriate.
- Create and issue customer invoices across recurring billing schedules, including daily, weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycles.
- Audit freight-related charges and ensure shipping costs are properly attached to customer orders and billed correctly.
- Manage resale and tax-exemption documentation, keeping certificates current and aligned with account records.
- Process and approve customer credit card payments in accordance with company procedures.
- Conduct routine collections outreach on past-due accounts and document account activity, payment commitments, and follow-up actions.
- Generate and distribute monthly accounts receivable statements to customers in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash application, or commercial collections.
- Working knowledge of customer invoicing, payment posting, and account reconciliation processes.
- Ability to manage collections professionally while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Experience using ERP or accounting systems, including Epicor or similar business software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting, and reviewing financial information.
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced accounting environment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Sound judgment when handling customer accounts.
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits.
- Free online training.
- Company 401(k) plan.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time position.