A/R SPECIALIST

Description: Headquartered in the USA, iNet is a global provider of remote communication solutions and services. With a focus on contemporary satellite and networking technology, we have built and continue to grow a network able to meet our enterprise customers’ most pressing communication challenges. We are continuously expanding and building on a well\-integrated operational footprint covering Noth America, Europe, Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We are excited to be adding a high performing **A/R Specialist** to our iNet Corporate Finance Team. The A/R Specialist will be responsible for setting up new customer accounts, processing customer invoices and assuring the integrity of invoice supporting documents. AR Specialists will also assist with customer collection efforts and provide administrative support as needed for the AR department. **This Houston\-based role is not eligible for relocation and requires in\-office attendance Monday–Friday, with potential for remote flexibility in the future.** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Processes invoices per customer requirements: direct submission \& submissions through online portals: OpenInvoice, Cortex, Ariba, etc. * Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions * Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions * Updates receivables * Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service departments and customers * Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering corrections to customer accounts Resolves customer accounts by examining payment plans and payment history to determine if collection letters need to be sent out on delinquent accounts * Summarizes receivable by maintaining customer accounts, verifying totals and preparing reports * Assists other finance areas such as period closing, cash flow and revenue forecasting * Researches and negotiates chargeback claims * Collect on accounts by sending invoice reminders and communication with customers via phone, email, fax, or mail * Make daily collection calls; conduct account research and analysis Requirements: **Required**: * Recent graduate or equivalent work experience, ideally with coursework or experience in accounting, finance, or business. * Comfortable working with numbers and strong attention to detail/accuracy * Eager to learn and open to feedback — full training on our systems and processes provided * Energetic, positive attitude and enthusiasm for starting a finance career * Solid written and verbal communication skills (you'll interact with customers about invoices and payments) * Professional, tactful demeanor for following up on outstanding balances * Basic proficiency with Excel/spreadsheets and willingness to learn accounting software (Sage Intacct) and billing/invoicing platforms (OpenInvoice, Ariba, and others) * Organized and able to manage deadlines (month\-end close, aging reports) * Dependable a