SmartestEnergy US · 1 day ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$28/hr - $34/hr
3+ years expSmartestEnergy US is a forward-thinking company in the energy sector, focused on providing innovative solutions in a digitized and decarbonized landscape. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage customer payments, reconciliations, and reporting for a multi-market retail electricity provider, ensuring accurate financial operations and supporting month-end processes.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Record and apply customer payments (ACH, wire, lockbox, ZBA transfers) to the correct accounts and invoices
Reconcile daily bank activity and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, or unidentified receipts promptly
Maintain accurate AR subledger and perform monthly reconciliations to the general ledger
Prepare AR aging schedules and track customer payment patterns to identify trends and potential risks
Prepare monthly AR reconciliations and journal entries as part of the close process
Assist in preparing AR metrics, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and cash application performance reports
Support internal and external audits by providing supporting schedules and documentation
Participate in system improvement initiatives and Workday ERP integration projects to enhance automation and reporting efficiency
Serve as the primary AR liaison to Billing to ensure accurate synchronization of customer balances, credits, and market adjustments
Coordinate with Tax and Revenue Accounting teams on sales tax validation, journal entries, and reporting compliance
Support Treasury with cash forecasting by providing accurate visibility into customer collections and timing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or experience in the related field
Greater than 3 years relevant experience
Energetic, driven and committed to success while working under tight time constraints and pressure
Strong ability to work collaboratively within teams and independently
Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is often required
Preferred
Prior experience in the retail electricity or energy trading sector strongly preferred
Familiarity with ERCOT, ISO-NE, PJM, or NYISO market structures and customer settlement dynamics desirable
Company
SmartestEnergy US
We are a people-centred energy retail partner and wholesale commodity trader.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase