ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

Location 1211 E Richey Rd,Houston, TX, 77073-3517,United States Employee Type Full-Time Manage Others No Position Summary The Accounts Receivable Specialist sits within the Finance Department and reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The Accounting Receivable Specialist is responsible for supporting the finance department through reviewing all incoming payments are processed in a timely manner. Position Responsibilities Check and report daily cash receipts and make appropriate accounting entries to the customer accounts. Reconciliation of Customer statements to accounts receivable. Monitor accounts receivable for customer accounts that are ageing. Make collection calls on customer accounts that are ageing beyond terms. Work with operations, sales, and management to follow up on customer collection calls that are unresponsive. Provide weekly updates on collection status with operations, and management. Updates also on an ad hoc basis if needed. Assist management in forecasting cash receipts from customers. Attend to auditors requests during annual audit. Assist management in determining new and existing customer credit terms. Other duties as assigned. Has basic mathematical knowledge including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and can perform basic mathematical calculations using a calculator or adding machine. Is proficient in Microsoft excel. Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment. Positive and professional attitude. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite. High attention to detail and strong planning and organizing skills. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (verbally and intuitively) effectively with both customers and Pentagon staff. Including all levels of management. Previous experience working in an account department preferably as accounts receivable. Previous collections experience with oil and gas preferrable. Qualifications / Licenses High School Diploma Required Working Conditions/ Physical Demands Tolerant of working in an office environment and sitting for an extended period of time. Tolerant of working in a highly professional and quiet work environment with minimal distractions. Regularly required to move objects exceeding 30lbs, including push, pull, lift and reach. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and bend at the waist for extended periods of time. Vision abilities required include close-up vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Frequently (8 hours) uses fingers and hands for type and writing. Previous experience working in an account department preferably as accounts receivable. Previous collections experience with oil and gas preferrable. Qualifications / Licenses High School Diploma Required Working Conditions/ Physical Demands Tolerant of working in an office environment and sitting for an extended period of time. Tolerant of working in a highly professional and quiet work environment with minimal distractions. Regularly required to move objects exceeding 30lbs, including push, pull, lift and reach. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and bend at the waist for extended periods of time. Vision abilities required include close-up vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Frequently (8 hours) uses fingers and hands for type and writing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pentagon Freight Services, Inc.