Job Information
Cotton Holdings Accounts Receivable Specialist in Houston, Texas
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Department: Accounting/Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Houston, TX
Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 / year
Description
Cotton Holdings, Inc., is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, logistical support, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this diverse suite of services with top talent, innovative technology, and a large inventory of company-owned assets, to offer clients a total solutions package in support of disaster events and large development projects, including complex work environments.
Summary
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for all activities relating to the AR function, such as billing customer invoices, collections and processing payments, including but not limited to posting of lockbox checks, ACH/wires, credit card payments and customer refunds. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will interact with staff accountants and tax accountants to ensure proper posting of invoices and payments. This position will prepare reports and analyses as required to ensure that monthly close deadlines are met. The Accounts Receivables Specialist will also assist with the completion of various tasks as determined by the needs of the department during the normal course of business.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure timely recording of cash receipts, reconcile to bank balances
Billing of customer invoices, reconcile with operations monthly
Perform adjustments to payments and invoices
Reconcile GL accounts pertaining to Accounts Receivable
Ensure customer credits are applied or refunded
Maintain organization with a high volume of invoices and email correspondence
Interact with Operations and Sales
Interact with customers and interface with client portals regarding collections
Collaborate with project personnel and cross-functional departments as needed to resolve issues
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education and Experience:
5+ years Accounts Receivable experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of Cash application and Billing functions
Experience with Pivot tables and VLOOKUP excel functions
Project and/or construction experience is a plus
High School Diploma or GED
A degree in finance or accounting or related major is a plus but not necessary when experience is accredited
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong technology skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (intermediate and above), Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro and ERP systems
Organization, time management and prioritization abilities
Self-Motivated with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills toward effective collaboration with team members and clients
ERP System experience a plus but not required
Disclaimer:
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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