Accounts Receivable Clerk

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will support the company's accounts receivable functions by ensuring timely and accurate processing of customer payments, maintaining account records, and assisting with collections activities. You will also provide administrative support to leadership and departmental staff, helping ensure efficient daily operations. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff.
• Collaborates with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Provide administrative support to Partners and to the management team
• Assists in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Exercise independent judgment in making day-to-day decisions
• Maintains proper filing systems
• Responsible for the workflow of a specific departmental function
• Aids clients, vendors, and subcontractor as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounts receivable, bookkeeping, accounting, administrative support, or related experience required.
• Experience with collections, customer account management, and billing processes preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

About Us

Triple‑S Steel is a family-owned steel service center with a growing national and global presence. For more than 65 years, we’ve built our reputation on strong relationships, dependable service, and a commitment to the people and communities we serve.

We offer the strength and stability of an established industry leader while maintaining a collaborative and supportive work environment where colleagues can grow, make an impact, and build long-term careers.

 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• HSA/FSA options and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Profit-sharing bonus eligibility

Additional Details

• Work location: Triple-S Steel Headquarters - 6000 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77026
• This position is 100% on-site.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM