Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a Houston, Texas team in a Contract role supporting a dynamic Oil & Gas field services operation. This position is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounts receivable cycle with confidence, balance multiple priorities, and stay effective in a fast-moving environment. You will work closely with the AR team and leadership while helping maintain accurate receivables activity across several business lines.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the complete accounts receivable process for assigned accounts, ensuring timely and accurate handling of billing, collections, and account maintenance.
• Apply daily customer payments, reconcile cash activity, and investigate unapplied receipts or posting variances to keep records current.
• Manage commercial collections efforts by following up on past-due balances, resolving payment issues, and providing regular updates on expected cash receipts.
• Research invoice disputes, short payments, and overpayments, then coordinate appropriate corrections to bring customer accounts into balance.
• Prepare and process approved credit and debit adjustments while maintaining clear supporting documentation.
• Support new customer setup by reviewing credit-related documents, gathering required forms, and updating customer master data accurately.
• Contribute to month-end activities by assisting with reconciliations, reporting, and other close-related AR tasks.
• Partner with the AR Manager and internal teams on project-based assignments, including work tied to evolving shared services processes across the organization.

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of full-cycle accounts receivable experience, including billing, cash applications, collections, and account reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume AR workload across multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections practices, dispute resolution, and cash posting activities.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies independently and take action to resolve account issues efficiently.
• Intermediate Excel skills for tracking activity, supporting reconciliations, and preparing routine reports.
• Comfortable working in an environment with changing priorities and processes, with the flexibility to adapt quickly.

Compensation

$25.00-$27.00 Hourly

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