Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are immediately hiring an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a finance team in Fort Worth, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports billing, cash application, reconciliations, and reporting across multiple business units, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions. The ideal candidate brings prior accounts receivable experience, communicates effectively with internal and external partners, and works confidently with spreadsheets and accounting systems.

Responsibilities:

• Create and distribute accurate invoices for multiple lines of business by reviewing contract terms and revenue details before billing.

• Record daily cash activity, apply incoming payments to customer accounts, and resolve discrepancies to keep balances current.

• Prepare journal entries and support monthly close activities, including revenue analysis and accounts receivable subledger balancing.

• Reconcile bank activity and compare revenue records across systems to identify variances and ensure financial accuracy.

• Issue billing corrections, account adjustments, and credit memos when needed to address client account activity.

• Generate recurring billing statements, aging schedules, and other financial reports for leadership and operational review.

• Process check deposits and credit card transactions for several business units while maintaining organized supporting documentation.

• Monitor overdue balances, communicate with clients regarding past-due accounts, and assist with collections in a thorough manner.

• Contribute to special assignments and ad hoc projects that support the accounts receivable and broader accounting function.

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, billing, or a closely related accounting position.
• Ability to interpret contract language and apply billing terms accurately across different revenue streams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables, along with general Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience handling invoice processing, cash posting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end support.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client interaction and internal collaboration.
• Experience with Oracle R12 is preferred, but not required.
• Light general accounting knowledge is preferred, with the ability to learn new processes quickly.