Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company: Lonestar Electrical Supply

Location: Dallas, Texas

Job Type: Full-time

EEO Class: Administrative Support Workers

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Lonestar Electric Supply is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is essential in managing the company’s cash flow by ensuring accurate invoicing and timely collection of payments from clients. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for tracking outstanding balances, communicating with customers regarding payment statuses, and working closely with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients while maintaining the company’s financial integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to customers.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Assists Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Epicor Eclipse ERP experience a plus.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Paid Holidays

Disclaimer:

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.