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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$43,868 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support core revenue cycle activities for a long-term contract opportunity based in Midland, Texas. This role focuses on accurate invoicing, timely cash posting, and proactive follow-up with commercial customers to maintain healthy account balances. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in resolving payment issues, and hands-on experience working with AR systems in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and issue customer invoices with a high level of accuracy while ensuring billing details align with contractual and operational information.
- Apply incoming payments promptly and reconcile remittance details so customer accounts reflect current and correct balances.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and conduct consistent follow-up with commercial clients to reduce aging and improve collection results.
- Investigate billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash, then coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently.
- Maintain organized account records and support account reconciliations to identify trends, exceptions, and overdue items.
- Use systems such as NetSuite and OpenInvoice to manage invoicing activity, payment application, and account updates.
- Assist with reporting on receivable status, collection activity, and cash application performance for finance stakeholders.
- Contribute to process continuity by supporting AR-related workflow updates or system-related changes when needed as part of daily responsibilities.