Accounts Receivable Collection Specialist

Bengal Transportation Services•Ascension Parish, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Collection Specialist is to administer, review and advocate all aspects of the billing cycle to ensure the timely processing of invoices and efficient collection of receivables of the Company. The Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist is responsible for coordinating and processing all new companies applying for credit, ensuring accurate research is performed on payment histories and credit of prospective customers and reports to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years Collections / A/R experience with financial and PC experience
Proficient in MS Excel
Valid driver's license with clean driving record required

Nice To Haves

transportation and/or crane & rigging experience preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
MS Great Plains experience preferred
Heavy Collections experience preferred

Responsibilities

Generate and review the accounts receivable aging report on a daily basis to identify collection opportunities
Maintain accurate customer contact history regarding collections
Maintain an average receivable turn that is in accordance with company standards by effectively communicating with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices
Post and disseminate all invoices for all Company divisions and coordinate with other employees as necessary to ensure that billing is accurate and timely
Follow up on, collect and allocate payments
Perform account reconciliations
Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records
Distribute credit applications and process as necessary in accordance with the company's credit approval policy
Attach and maintain all necessary documentation to invoices and file
Receive and post payments to customer accounts and prepare the daily bank deposit
Assist other office personnel in answering phones as needed
Performs other duties and tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Controller