AR Specialist
Addison Group
Houston, TX, USA
19 days ago
Full-time Onsite
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Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: North Houston, TX

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).


Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our client's team in North Houston. This role is responsible for supporting the accounts receivable function through commercial collections, cash application, payment reconciliations, and cash forecasting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage customer accounts while ensuring accurate cash flow reporting.


Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable Operations
  • Manage customer accounts to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable transactions.
  • Maintain accurate customer account records and resolve account discrepancies.
  • Research and resolve billing, payment, and account-related issues.
  • Support month-end close activities by preparing accounts receivable reports and reconciliations.
Collections & Cash Applications
  • Perform business-to-business (B2B) collections on outstanding customer balances.
  • Contact customers via phone and email to resolve past-due invoices and secure timely payment.
  • Apply customer payments received through ACH, wire transfers, checks, lockbox, and other payment methods.
  • Research and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and payment discrepancies.
  • Reconcile customer accounts to ensure payments are accurately applied.
Cash Forecasting & Reporting
  • Assist with preparing weekly and monthly cash forecasts based on expected customer payments.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and provide updates on anticipated cash receipts.
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel to analyze payment trends and generate cash flow reports.
  • Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to support forecasting and reporting activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounts receivable processes and cash flow management.
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience required.
  • Business-to-business (B2B) collections experience required.
  • Cash application experience required.
  • Experience with cash forecasting or cash flow reporting preferred.
  • Strong customer account reconciliation and payment research experience.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs, preferred.
  • ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar) preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply

If you are an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with collections, cash application, and cash forecasting experience, we encourage you to apply.


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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