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Accounts Receivable Specialist

**Department:** Accounting/Finance

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Location:** Houston, TX

**Reporting To:** Alex Santos

**Compensation:** $50,000 - $60,000 / year

Description

Cotton Holdings, Inc., is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, logistical support, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this diverse suite of services with top talent, innovative technology, and a large inventory of company-owned assets, to offer clients a total solutions package in support of disaster events and large development projects, including complex work environments.

Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for all activities relating to the AR function, such as billing customer invoices, collections and processing payments, including but not limited to posting of lockbox checks, ACH/wires, credit card payments and customer refunds. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will interact with staff accountants and tax accountants to ensure proper posting of invoices and payments. This position will prepare reports and analyses as required to ensure that monthly close deadlines are met. The Accounts Receivables Specialist will also assist with the completion of various tasks as determined by the needs of the department during the normal course of business.

Key Responsibilities

+ Ensure timely recording of cash receipts, reconcile to bank balances

+ Billing of customer invoices, reconcile with operations monthly

+ Perform adjustments to payments and invoices

+ Reconcile GL accounts pertaining to Accounts Receivable

+ Ensure customer credits are applied or refunded

+ Maintain organization with a high volume of invoices and email correspondence

+ Interact with Operations and Sales

+ Interact with customers and interface with client portals regarding collections

+ Collaborate with project personnel and cross-functional departments as needed to resolve issues

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

+ Strong technology skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (intermediate and above), Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro and ERP systems

+ Organization, time management and prioritization abilities

+ Self-Motivated with minimal supervision

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills toward effective collaboration with team members and clients

+ ERP System experience a plus but not required

Education and Experience:

+ 5+ years Accounts Receivable experience

+ Minimum of 3-5 years of Cash application and Billing functions

+ Experience with Pivot tables and VLOOKUP excel functions

+ Project and/or construction experience is a plus

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ A degree in finance or accounting or related major is a plus but not necessary when experience is accredited

Benefits

+ Competitive salary commensurate with experience

+ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

+ 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match

+ Paid time off (unlimited) and company holidays

+ Professional development opportunities and continuing education support

+ Career advancement potential across multiple business units

+ Opportunity to work with industry-leading brands in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment

Disclaimer:

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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