Accounts Receivable Specialist

<p>Description</p><p>Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to support our Accounting team in Dallas or Plano, TX. This part-time role is responsible for accurately processing daily customer payments, maintaining financial records, reconciling discrepancies, and supporting accounts receivable operations to ensure timely and accurate cash application.</p><p><br/></p><p>The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple systems while collaborating with internal teams to resolve payment-related questions and maintain financial accuracy.</p><p><br/></p><p>Schedule: 30 hours per week, M-F 8:00am-2:30PM</p><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Process and apply customer payments accurately and timely on a daily basis</li><li>Manage accounts receivable transactions with a high level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality</li><li>Research, reconcile, and resolve payment discrepancies to maintain accurate account balances</li><li>Coordinate with project managers and internal stakeholders regarding payment activity and account inquiries</li><li>Monitor and maintain the Accounts Receivable department email inbox, ensuring timely responses and follow-up</li><li>Maintain accurate financial documentation and records within internal systems</li><li>Assist with payment tracking, account reconciliation, and reporting as needed</li><li>Work across various financial systems, banking portals, and software platforms to support AR functions</li><li>Support continuous process improvements and documentation of procedures</li><li>Perform other duties and special projects as assigned</li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or GED required</li><li>Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred</li><li>1+ years of accounts receivable, accounting support, bookkeeping, or related administrative experience preferred</li><li>Experience processing payments or working with banking/payment systems preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial processing</li><li>Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently</li><li>Strong customer service mindset and ability to work collaboratively across departments</li><li>Ability to document and improve existing processes</li></ul>