What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Analyst position at Houston City Personnel?
Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst will manage and support the accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and efficient credit management. This role will involve handling customer billing inquiries, overseeing AR reporting, and managing credit applications. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process invoices weekly
- Apply customer payments to outstanding balances
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on past due accounts
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve invoicing discrepancies
- Resolve customer issues and complaints concerning invoicing
- Coordinate with sales team to resolve payment issues
- Assist with month-end closing procedures
- Maintain documentation of customer communications
- Support collections efforts and manage customer communications
- Prepare and maintain unbilled sales reports to ensure all billable activities are accurately accounted for.
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree related to finance or accounting.
- 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable role.
- Proficiency with ERP system.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills to handle client inquiries and collaborate with internal teams.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with accounts receivable reporting and credit applications.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
