Houston (Corporate Office), Texas, USA
3 days ago
Accounting Assistant II (Accounts Receivable)
What we offer

6% 401K match 

20 days of PTO and 2 Floating Days 

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid parental leave

Job Summary

Performs a variety of accounting activities such as processing accounts receivable invoices, issuing statements, and managing collections. Responsibilities include matching payments, coding transactions, and communicating with customers, vendors, and various departments within the organization to resolve outstanding receivables and address issues related to accounting policies and procedures. Ensures the accuracy and efficiency of the accounts receivable process for assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain customer accounts in PeopleSoft and obtain appropriate documentation, including credit applications and payment terms agreements.

Code, review, and process customer invoices to the appropriate workflow in Esker.

Review customer payments for compliance with company policies, ensure proper G/L coding, and substantiate receipts.

Review and reconcile customer account statements, resolve exceptions, and ensure completeness of the accounts receivable interface.

Make corrections to customer accounts and invoices as needed.

Generate and distribute customer statements and payment reminders via email or mail.

Process refunds and adjustments as needed.

Assist in the research and response to both internal and external customers regarding inquiries and assist in resolving issues and discrepancies.

Prepare items such as deposits, reports, and other records, and review for accuracy.

Assist with monthly close activities related to accounts receivable.

Assist with the preparation of aging reports and other accounts receivable analyses.

Provide ad hoc information as requested and assist with special projects.

Perform other general clerical duties such as copying, filing, collating, typing, answering phones, processing correspondence, and operating departmental office equipment as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent may be considered dependent upon work experience.

Minimum 1-2 years' experience

Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements

High attention to detail and accuracy

Must be a self-starter with a customer-service mindset

Possess and have ability to apply basic knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures

Good written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy

Good organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

Experience with Peoplesoft and Esker is a plus.

This role requires onsite presence for the first 90 days (or potentially less) to ensure successful training and onboarding. After this period, the position will transition to a flexible 4 days onsite, 1-day remote hybrid schedule.

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