Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist (Early Career)
Location: McKinney, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Accounting Controller
Albers Aerospace is a growing and dynamic small defense company that specializes in providing innovative solutions to the defense and aerospace industries. We are committed to excellence and are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our finance team. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contribute to the company's financial health, and grow your career in the accounting field.
Position Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for managing and maintaining the company's accounts receivable processes. This includes invoicing, tracking payments, reconciling accounts, forecasting cash receivables, consolidating forecast at the business level, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Invoicing & Billing: Prepare and send customer invoices in accordance with contracts, agreements, and company policies. Ensure that all invoices are accurate and complete.
• Payment Tracking: Monitor and track payments received from customers. Record and apply payments in the accounting system.
• Collections: Follow up with customers on overdue accounts, send reminders, and work with the team to resolve payment discrepancies. Handle customer inquiries related to invoices and payment status.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile customer accounts to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded, and all payments and credits are applied correctly.
• Reporting: Prepare weekly or monthly reports on outstanding accounts, aging reports, and any trends or issues related to collections.
• Forecasting: Prepare weekly forecast updates on cash receivable and prepare robust monthly forecasts for program level cash consolidated at the business level.
• Customer Support: Maintain positive relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and respond to any billing inquiries or issues promptly.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies regarding accounts receivable processes.
• Other Duties: Assist with month-end closing procedures, audit preparations, and special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or related financial roles. Experience in a defense or government contracting environment is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
  • Ability to analyze data and perform account reconciliations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of government contracting billing and compliance is a plus.

Key Attributes:

• Problem-Solver: Able to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and work through challenges.
• Team-Oriented: Collaborative and willing to support team efforts in achieving organizational goals.
• Organized: Able to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently.
• Customer-Focused: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

What We Offer:
Teammates at Albers Aerospace receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401k, 10 days of PTO the first year and 15 after that, 11 holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short-term disability, and education and certification reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Albers Aerospace will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)