Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to support our Accounting team in Dallas or Plano, TX. This part-time role is responsible for accurately processing daily customer payments, maintaining financial records, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting accounts receivable operations to ensure timely and accurate cash application.

Requirements

• Process and apply customer payments accurately and timely on a daily basis
• Manage accounts receivable transactions with a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality
• Research, reconcile, and resolve payment discrepancies to maintain accurate account balances
• Cook with project managers and internal stakeholders regarding payment activity and account inquiries
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and records within internal systems
• Assist with payment tracking, account reconciliation, and reporting as needed
• Work across various financial systems, banking portals, and software platforms to support AR functions
• Support continuous process improvements and documentation of procedures
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 1+ years of accounts receivable, accounting support, bookkeeping, or related administrative experience preferred
• Experience processing payments or working with banking/payment systems preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial processing
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Ability to document and improve existing processes