AP & AR/Billing Specialists | Accounting | Accountant Job Descriptions

Our client is a privately held family-oriented Construction company located near McKinney, Texas and they are seeking an Accounts Payable [AP] and an Accounts Receivable [AR] Specialists to join their Accounting Team. These are 2 separate openings. 

NOTE: Client prefers Temp to Hire but open to Direct Hire for working candidates. When applying please indicate which role you’re most suited for and T-H or D-H.

Accounts Payable Job Description:

• Process vendor invoices in a timely manner, including obtaining proper approval, matching, coding and entry into Accounting System
• Research, reconcile, and resolve invoice issues (pricing, quantities, product, policy non-compliance, etc.)
• Investigate and resolve problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Review and reconcile vendor statements received
• Execute cash disbursements for payments in accordance with policies and procedures
• Provide customer service and support to internal departments and vendors with respect to various accounts payable inquiries
• Maintain financial information, files and records (i.e. copies of paid invoices, checks, approval documentation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as requested
• Assist with internal and external auditor inquires as requested
• Complete month-end and year-end close processes as requested

Accounts Receivable/Billing Job Description:

• Daily cash apps, records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable in Accounting System
• Create invoices and submits to customers
• Maintain and update customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions
• Create aging reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested
• Perform collections calls to customers as needed
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Credit Manager and other staff
• Collaborate with the Credit Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis
• Assists Controller in reconciling revenue accounts each month
• Copy, file, and retrieve materials for accounts receivable as needed
• Relays changes of information to appropriate staff

Qualifications/Requirements:

• AA degree or Some college preferred in Accounting or Business-related field
• 5+ years of AP and/or AR /Billing experience required for the respective roles
• Job Costing, Percentage of Completion | POC experience highly preferred
• Industry preference for construction, general construction – residential or commercial, real estate, engineering, manufacturing, industrial, etc.
• Excellent attention to details and facility with numbers
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Good judgment, logic, and ability to learn new things quickly
• Superb organizational skills and desire to get it right
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must have good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills