Accounts Receivable Specialist
Search Services
Houston, TX
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our Client is a well-established industrial manufacturer headquartered in the Houston area with multiple operations across Texas. They are known for delivering high-quality engineered products used in construction and infrastructure projects and are recognized for reliability, operational excellence, and strong customer partnerships. Their culture is highly collaborative, team-driven, and focused on problem-solving, responsiveness, and long-term employee development.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk (TEMP) to support their Finance and Operations teams. This role plays a critical part in accurate billing, cash-flow performance, and timely collections. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and experienced in AR or billing within a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account records, payment terms, and contact details.
- Monitor AR aging and proactively follow up on overdue accounts to maintain a target of?45 days.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries regarding invoices, statements, and payment discrepancies.
- Build strong working relationships with customers to support timely collections and issue resolution.
- Assist with new customer onboarding to ensure correct account setup and documentation.
- Prepare and submit customer invoices accurately and on time in alignment with contract terms.
- Validate pricing, quantities, delivery tickets, transportation charges, and related documentation prior to invoicing.
- Ensure customers receive invoices promptly and follow up as needed.
- Track and apply payments including checks, ACH, and wires to correct invoices and accounts.
- Generate AR reports including aging, collections status, and cash receipts while supporting month-end close activities.
- Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Logistics, and other internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies.
- Provide lien release documentation when required.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to research and resolve AR issues efficiently.
- Demonstrate ownership, accuracy, responsiveness, and strong customer service in daily tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 25 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Collections.
- Manufacturing or construction industry experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to validate technical documentation including delivery records and transportation tickets.
- Strong follow-up habits and comfort contacting customers directly for payment resolution.
- Experience with lien releases is a plus.
- Proficiency with ERP or accounting software systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
About the Company
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Search Services
With well over 100 combined years of recruiting experience, Search Services remains Houston's premier search firm focusing on Accounting & Finance, IT, and office administrative positions. Whether you're actively engaged in a job search or are passively looking for the next step in your career progression, let us be your eyes and ears in the Houston marketplace. Our services cost you nothing and we like to approach your job search in a consultative and highly discreet manner.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.searchsvc.com/