Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support an energy and natural resources team in Midland, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step in quickly, learn established workflows, and help keep receivables operations running smoothly. The person in this role will handle invoicing, account follow-up, and payment reconciliation while working closely with internal partners to maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activity, including preparing invoices, applying payments, and keeping transaction records current.
• Use OpenInvoice and Ariba to submit invoices, track payment status, and address processing issues within customer systems.
• Review aging reports regularly and contact customers regarding overdue balances to support timely collections.
• Reconcile customer accounts by researching variances, correcting billing issues, and resolving outstanding discrepancies.
• Maintain organized documentation for customer accounts, payment activity, and receivable balances to support audit-ready records.
• Coordinate with accounting and operational teams to ensure billing details are accurate and invoices are issued on schedule.
• Provide dependable coverage during the assignment by learning current procedures and supporting a smooth handoff of responsibilities.
• Assist with related accounting and administrative tasks as business needs require.• Prior experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections is required.
• Practical experience using OpenInvoice and Ariba is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with solid Excel skills for tracking and reconciliation.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across a large volume of transactions.
• Ability to organize work independently, manage deadlines, and adjust priorities as needed.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with customers and internal departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability for identifying and resolving payment or billing issues.