Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Our client is hiring an Accounts Receivable Lead to join a growing team in Houston, Texas. This role is suited for an accounting specialist who can oversee core receivables activities while guiding a small team and maintaining strong customer account practices. The position will play a key part in supporting accurate billing, timely cash posting, and effective commercial collections.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounts receivable operations, ensuring invoices, customer balances, and payment activity are managed accurately and on schedule.
- Lead cash application activities by posting incoming payments promptly and resolving discrepancies tied to remittances or customer accounts.
- Coordinate billing processes to ensure customer invoices are issued correctly, supported by appropriate documentation, and aligned with agreed terms.
- Manage commercial collections efforts by following up on past-due balances, maintaining clear customer communication, and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Review aging reports regularly to identify delinquent accounts, prioritize collection activity, and escalate issues when needed.
- Support credit-related activities by assisting with account reviews and helping maintain sound customer payment practices.
- Supervise and provide direction to a team of at least two employees, helping organize workloads and promote consistent performance.
- Use Excel, including pivot tables, to analyze receivables data, track trends, and prepare reporting for management review.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, with hands-on responsibility for billing, collections, and cash applications.
- Prior experience leading or supervising a small team in an accounts receivable or accounting environment.
- Strong background in commercial collections and account follow-up procedures.
- Proficiency in preparing and interpreting aging reports to manage outstanding balances effectively.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and work with pivot tables.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Solid understanding of billing functions, payment posting, and customer account reconciliation.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.