Accounts Receivable Specialist Salary in Houston, TX | Robert Half

Accounts Receivable Specialist in Houston, TX

Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Description

Firms look for accounts receivable specialists with strong communication and customer service skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. All candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and previous experience working with accounting software like QuickBooks and Oracle is preferred. Other requirements include a bachelor’s degree and two to three years of experience in a similar role.

Typical accounts receivable specialist duties:

Generating timely and accurate customer invoices on a monthly basisMaintaining accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to dateVerifying invoices for appropriate documentation prior to paymentMonitoring incoming payments and ensuring they are applied correctlyReconciling accounts receivable ledger with the general ledgerResolving discrepancies between customer payments and invoicesHandling customer inquiries regarding bills or paymentsAssisting with month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entriesDeveloping reports related to accounts receivable activityWorking with other departments to resolve billing issues or disputesEnsuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to accounts receivable activities

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Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheets
QuickBooks
SAP S/4HANA
Accounting Software Systems
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Customer Service
Invoice
Collection Processes
Payment Processing
Salary for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Houston, TX
51700 - 62700
25th percentile
51700
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
57475
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
62700
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Accounts Payable Manager 72600 80850 100375 Accounts Receivable Manager 72875 83600 105050 Accounts Payable Specialist 49775 56375 61325 Accounts Receivable Analyst 59400 66000 74250 Accounts Payable Analyst 56925 62700 69300 Accounts Receivable Clerk 45100 50325 55275 Accounts Payable Clerk 44275 49500 55275 Billing Manager/Supervisor 58575 72600 91575 Billing Coordinator/Specialist 44275 50600 59125 Billing Clerk 42350 47025 51700 Purchasing Manager – Accounting Operations 69300 83875 99000 Inventory Analyst 47850 59675 71775 Inventory Clerk 39875 45375 56100

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