Accounts Receivable Specialist

## Accounts Receivable SpecialistApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Plano, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-7994**Looking to build your career and design your future? You have come to the right place.****Summary**The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of customer transactions, monitoring outstanding balances, and processing cash applications. This role plays a critical part in supporting efficient cash flow and minimizing the aging of customer balances through strong accounts receivable practices. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to address customer inquiries, resolve billing discrepancies, and support ongoing process improvements within the accounts receivable function.**Essential Functions****Accounts Receivable Management:*** Perform day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including recording customer transactions and researching needs for debit or credit memos.* Monitor and manage customer balances and aging reports.* Apply customer payments accurately and promptly to customer accounts, including timely reconciliation and resolution of on-account payments.**Invoice Inquiries and Discrepancies:*** Respond to inquiries from customers, internal teams, and other stakeholders in a prompt and professional manner.* Investigate and resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies or disputes, coordinating with relevant departments as needed.**Customer Relations:*** Collaborate with the billing team to resolve any billing discrepancies and support billing activities.* Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, addressing invoice-related inquiries courteously and efficiently.* Assist customers in resolving issues and facilitating successful payment collection.**Process Improvement:*** Identify opportunities to streamline accounts receivable reconciliation and cash application processes and improve efficiency in procedures.* Collaborate with team members to propose and implement process enhancements.**Documentation and Record Keeping:*** Maintain accurate and organized billing records and documentation.* Record billing-related information in appropriate systems and databases.**Reporting and Analysis:*** Prepare accounts receivable and cash application reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management review.* Provide insights on accounts receivable and cash application trends and potential improvements.**Skills & Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree or relevant certification in accounting or finance is a plus.* 2+ years of experience in accounts receivable, cash applications or a related financial role.* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounts receivable and cash application operations.* Proficiency in using accounts receivable and cash application software and accounting systems.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.* Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements related to invoicing and accounts receivable.**Job Competencies*** Basic technology skills, including MS Office Suite* Strong communication skills, including written communication* High level of organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines* Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and effectively handle interpersonal relationships with others**Work Environment and Physical Requirements*** Work performed in an office environment* Ability to sit for an extended period and operate shared office equipment and keyboards*If you like working with a growing close knit team and helping home owners design the home of their dreams, come build your career with us!* #J-18808-Ljbffr