Associate, Accounts Receivable
for each section heading. Use - for lists of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate like EEO etc (none present). Also remove duplicated lines. The text includes some repeated phrases like "Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines." appears twice? Actually appears in Other Skills And Abilities and also maybe earlier. We should deduplicate? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." So we should remove duplicated lines. We need to identify duplicated lines within the posting. Let's parse.
Full text:
Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Collections Associate to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoringcustomer accounts, collecting overdue payments, processing and applying incoming payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and keeping the company's accounts receivable records accurate.This position works closely with internal departments and customers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited the following: Reach out to individuals or businesses with past-due accounts via phone, email, or mail to request payment.Represent the mission-oriented focus of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo while also maintaining a commitment to collecting on the commitments of customers.Record incoming payments (including but not limited to checks and credit cards).Apply lockbox payments to the appropriate accounts and invoices.Maintain and update customer account information, including researching returned correspondence and ensuring customer records remain current and complete.Support credit management activities by identifying accounts requiring additional review and assisting with account hold processes in accordance with established policies.Monitor accounts receivable aging and maintain regular communication with customers regarding account status, payment commitments, and collection activities; provide updates and recommendations on delinquent accounts to management.Research and reconcile customer accounts, resolve payment discrepancies, billing issues, adjustments and account issues.Collaborate with Committee Members, Customers, and the internal team to resolve customer account issues.Work with customers to establish payment plans for overdue balances Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned. Education And Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. BS/BA degree in Accounting or a related field preferred. 1-2 years of experience and/or training in collections, accounts receivable, customer service, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Skills And Abilities Strong negotiation skills.Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to provide excellent customer service during times of high stress or contention.Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and consistently meet deadlines.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proactively communicate work status, priorities, and potential issues.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and internal stakeholders.Ability to build positive working relationships with Finance and non-Finance personnel.Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve processes.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, seasonal environment with changing priorities.Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.Experience with ERP or accounting software (such as NetSuite) is preferred.Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to analyze information, identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions. Exercise sound judgment in handling routine accounting matters and know when to escalate issues appropriately. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. During the Show, the employee may be required to frequently walk to various places on the grounds. The employee may be required to lift and/or move 15 or more pounds. Requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination. Extended work hours required, especially during peak periods. The employee may be on feet for up to twelve hours per day during set-up and the Show. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dust, chemicals and animals at various times.
We need to format.
We'll create sections:
Summary
with paragraph(s) containing the summary text.
Then Essential Duties and Responsibilities
with - each duty.
Then
Education and Experience
with - each bullet.
Then
Other Skills and Abilities
with - each bullet.
Then
Reasoning Ability
with - each bullet? Actually it's a paragraph with multiple sentences; could be
but we can also list as
. The instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Reasoning Ability is not a list but could be considered a list of abilities. Safer to use
for prose. However we have multiple sentences; we could keep as
. But we could also break into list items. The instruction says "any list of duties/requirements/benefits". Reasoning Ability is not explicitly a list but could be considered abilities. I'd treat as
with sentences.
Physical Demands: could be
with sentences, but includes list of physical actions; could be
. The instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Physical demands is a list of actions; could be list. I'd use
.
Work Environment: similar.
We must avoid filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. Not present.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's extract each piece.
Summary: "We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Collections Associate to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring customer accounts, collecting overdue payments, processing and applying incoming payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and keeping the company's accounts receivable records accurate. This position works closely with internal departments and customers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes."
Note there is a typo: "monitoringcustomer" missing space; we should correct to "monitoring customer". Also "This position works closely..." we keep.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: list each duty separated by periods. Let's split:
- Reach out to individuals or businesses with past-due accounts via phone, email, or mail to request payment.
- Represent the mission-oriented focus of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo while also maintaining a commitment to collecting on the commitments of customers.
- Record incoming payments (including but not limited to checks and credit cards).
- Apply lockbox payments to the appropriate accounts and invoices.
- Maintain and update customer account information, including researching returned correspondence and ensuring customer records remain current and complete.
- Support credit management activities by identifying accounts requiring additional review and assisting with account hold processes in accordance with established policies.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and maintain regular communication with customers regarding account status, payment commitments, and collection activities; provide updates and recommendations on delinquent accounts to management.
- Research and reconcile customer accounts, resolve payment discrepancies, billing issues, adjustments and account issues.
- Collaborate with Committee Members, Customers, and the internal team to resolve customer account issues.
- Work with customers to establish payment plans for overdue balances.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Check for duplicates: none.
Education And Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- BS/BA degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience and/or training in collections, accounts receivable, customer service, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Skills And Abilities: list each ability separated by periods. Let's extract:
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service during times of high stress or contention.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proactively communicate work status, priorities, and potential issues.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with Finance and non-Finance personnel.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, seasonal environment with changing priorities.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
- Experience with ERP or accounting software (such as NetSuite) is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Note there is duplicate "Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines." appears only once? Actually appears at end of Other Skills And Abilities and also maybe earlier? Not earlier. So fine.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to analyze information, identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
- Exercise sound judgment in handling routine accounting matters and know when to escalate issues appropriately.
Physical Demands: we need to capture sentences.
"The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. During the Show, the employee may be required to frequently walk to various places on the grounds. The employee may be required to lift and/or move 15 or more pounds. Requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination. Extended work hours required, especially during peak periods. The employee may be on feet for up to twelve hours per day during set-up and the Show."
We could make a list of physical actions: sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently walk; lift/move 15+ pounds; good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination; extended work hours; on feet up to twelve hours per day during set-up and Show. But we can keep as paragraph(s). However instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Physical demands is a list of actions; we could make a list. I'll make a
with each distinct demand.
List items:
- Sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Frequently walk to various places on the grounds during the Show.
- Lift and/or move 15 or more pounds.
- Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.
- Extended work hours, especially during peak periods.
- On feet for up to twelve hours per day during set-up and the Show.
Also include "Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions." That's a statement; could be a
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate like EEO etc (none present). Also remove duplicated lines. The text includes some repeated phrases like "Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines." appears twice? Actually appears in Other Skills And Abilities and also maybe earlier. We should deduplicate? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." So we should remove duplicated lines. We need to identify duplicated lines within the posting. Let's parse. Full text: Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Collections Associate to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoringcustomer accounts, collecting overdue payments, processing and applying incoming payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and keeping the company's accounts receivable records accurate.This position works closely with internal departments and customers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited the following: Reach out to individuals or businesses with past-due accounts via phone, email, or mail to request payment.Represent the mission-oriented focus of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo while also maintaining a commitment to collecting on the commitments of customers.Record incoming payments (including but not limited to checks and credit cards).Apply lockbox payments to the appropriate accounts and invoices.Maintain and update customer account information, including researching returned correspondence and ensuring customer records remain current and complete.Support credit management activities by identifying accounts requiring additional review and assisting with account hold processes in accordance with established policies.Monitor accounts receivable aging and maintain regular communication with customers regarding account status, payment commitments, and collection activities; provide updates and recommendations on delinquent accounts to management.Research and reconcile customer accounts, resolve payment discrepancies, billing issues, adjustments and account issues.Collaborate with Committee Members, Customers, and the internal team to resolve customer account issues.Work with customers to establish payment plans for overdue balances Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned. Education And Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. BS/BA degree in Accounting or a related field preferred. 1-2 years of experience and/or training in collections, accounts receivable, customer service, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Skills And Abilities Strong negotiation skills.Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to provide excellent customer service during times of high stress or contention.Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and consistently meet deadlines.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proactively communicate work status, priorities, and potential issues.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and internal stakeholders.Ability to build positive working relationships with Finance and non-Finance personnel.Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve processes.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, seasonal environment with changing priorities.Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.Experience with ERP or accounting software (such as NetSuite) is preferred.Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to analyze information, identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions. Exercise sound judgment in handling routine accounting matters and know when to escalate issues appropriately. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. During the Show, the employee may be required to frequently walk to various places on the grounds. The employee may be required to lift and/or move 15 or more pounds. Requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination. Extended work hours required, especially during peak periods. The employee may be on feet for up to twelve hours per day during set-up and the Show. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dust, chemicals and animals at various times. We need to format. We'll create sections:
Summary
with paragraph(s) containing the summary text. ThenEssential Duties and Responsibilities
with- each duty.
Then
Education and Experience
with- each bullet.
Then
Other Skills and Abilities
with- each bullet.
Then
Reasoning Ability
with- each bullet? Actually it's a paragraph with multiple sentences; could be
but we can also list as
- . The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Reasoning Ability is not a list but could be considered a list of abilities. Safer to use
for prose. However we have multiple sentences; we could keep as
. But we could also break into list items. The instruction says "any list of duties/requirements/benefits". Reasoning Ability is not explicitly a list but could be considered abilities. I'd treat as
with sentences. Physical Demands: could be
with sentences, but includes list of physical actions; could be
- . The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Physical demands is a list of actions; could be list. I'd use
- .
Work Environment: similar.
We must avoid filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. Not present.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We need to ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's extract each piece.
Summary: "We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Receivable Collections Associate to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring customer accounts, collecting overdue payments, processing and applying incoming payments, resolving billing discrepancies, and keeping the company's accounts receivable records accurate. This position works closely with internal departments and customers to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes."
Note there is a typo: "monitoringcustomer" missing space; we should correct to "monitoring customer". Also "This position works closely..." we keep.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: list each duty separated by periods. Let's split:
- Reach out to individuals or businesses with past-due accounts via phone, email, or mail to request payment.
- Represent the mission-oriented focus of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo while also maintaining a commitment to collecting on the commitments of customers.
- Record incoming payments (including but not limited to checks and credit cards).
- Apply lockbox payments to the appropriate accounts and invoices.
- Maintain and update customer account information, including researching returned correspondence and ensuring customer records remain current and complete.
- Support credit management activities by identifying accounts requiring additional review and assisting with account hold processes in accordance with established policies.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and maintain regular communication with customers regarding account status, payment commitments, and collection activities; provide updates and recommendations on delinquent accounts to management.
- Research and reconcile customer accounts, resolve payment discrepancies, billing issues, adjustments and account issues.
- Collaborate with Committee Members, Customers, and the internal team to resolve customer account issues.
- Work with customers to establish payment plans for overdue balances.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Check for duplicates: none.
Education And Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- BS/BA degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience and/or training in collections, accounts receivable, customer service, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Skills And Abilities: list each ability separated by periods. Let's extract:
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service during times of high stress or contention.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to proactively communicate work status, priorities, and potential issues.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with Finance and non-Finance personnel.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, seasonal environment with changing priorities.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable processes.
- Experience with ERP or accounting software (such as NetSuite) is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Note there is duplicate "Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines." appears only once? Actually appears at end of Other Skills And Abilities and also maybe earlier? Not earlier. So fine.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to analyze information, identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
- Exercise sound judgment in handling routine accounting matters and know when to escalate issues appropriately.
Physical Demands: we need to capture sentences.
"The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. During the Show, the employee may be required to frequently walk to various places on the grounds. The employee may be required to lift and/or move 15 or more pounds. Requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination. Extended work hours required, especially during peak periods. The employee may be on feet for up to twelve hours per day during set-up and the Show."
We could make a list of physical actions: sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently walk; lift/move 15+ pounds; good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination; extended work hours; on feet up to twelve hours per day during set-up and Show. But we can keep as paragraph(s). However instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Physical demands is a list of actions; we could make a list. I'll make a
- with each distinct demand.
List items:
- Sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Frequently walk to various places on the grounds during the Show.
- Lift and/or move 15 or more pounds.
- Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.
- Extended work hours, especially during peak periods.
- On feet for up to twelve hours per day during set-up and the Show.
Also include "Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions." That's a statement; could be a
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Physical demands is a list of actions; we could make a list. I'll make a
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Physical demands is a list of actions; could be list. I'd use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Reasoning Ability is not a list but could be considered a list of abilities. Safer to use
- each bullet? Actually it's a paragraph with multiple sentences; could be
- each bullet.
Then
- each bullet.
Then