Position Summary

Easter Seals of Greater Houston is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist who will report directly to the CFO. This position is responsible for ensuring the organization receives payment for goods and services offered to clients and apply those payments to the correct program / client accounts. The successful applicant has a persistent focus on the organization's stewardship, transparency and accountability as critical to Easter Seals of Greater Houston's mission and strategic objectives.

Position Type: Full-time (40 hrs.)

Location: 4888 Loop Central Drive Ste. 200, Houston, Texas 77081

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Creates itemized statements, bills, invoices, and other necessary billing documents according to company practices; submits invoices to customers
• Maintains and updates customer files, including billing terms, name and address changes
• 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 Program Manager and other staff
• Collaborates with the Program Managers to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements as needed
• Assists with 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

Required Qualifications:

• College degree (in-progress or complete) with a finance/accounting focus preferred
• Experience with computerized ledger systems, familiarity with QuickBooks a plus
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software and systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Good verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment, yet also be self-motivated / directed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in similar role
• Prior experience in Not-For-Profit accounting