Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: North Houston, TX Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 annually Schedule: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

We are partnering with a growing North Houston company seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong billing, invoicing, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable experience. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the billing process and prepare manual invoices based on customer contracts and service agreements.
• Create and process invoices while ensuring billing accuracy and timely customer payments.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and deferred revenue balances.
• Review customer contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 and GAAP standards.
• Support revenue and receivables accounting, including deferred revenue tracking and amortization schedules.
• Process and review cash applications and customer payments.
• Resolve billing discrepancies, deductions, and customer account issues through adjusting entries and account analysis.
• Perform customer account reconciliations and maintain accurate receivable records.
• Support month-end close activities, including billing adjustments, journal entries, write-offs, and reporting.
• Assist with collections activities while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Identify process improvements and help strengthen billing and receivable procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field REQUIRED.
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, Revenue Accounting, or a related accounting function.
• Experience with contract billing, manual invoicing, and account reconciliations.
• Understanding of revenue recognition concepts, including ASC 606 and deferred revenue accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Background

• Revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting.
• Construction milestone billing, project billing, or contract-based invoicing.
• Large-volume billing environments.
• Cash applications, collections, and customer account management.
• Financial statement preparation and reporting support.

If you have a strong accounting foundation, a bachelor's degree, and experience managing the full accounts receivable and billing cycle, we encourage you to apply immediately for consideration.