Accounts Receivable Specialist
About The Position
SPL is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join its Finance & Accounting team in Broussard, Louisiana. The role supports the full accounts receivable cycle, including customer invoicing, billing portal submissions, payment application, collections, and account reconciliations. By resolving billing discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, and supporting month-end close, the Specialist helps ensure timely payments, reliable financial reporting, and excellent customer service. The position is full-time and onsite, with occasional travel possibly required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 years of accounts receivable experience in high-volume, multi-entity or multi-location environments.
- Demonstrated experience with invoicing, payment application, collections, account reconciliations, month-end close, and U.S. GAAP principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with ERP systems and billing platforms such as NetSuite, SAP Ariba, OpenInvoice, or OpenTicket.
Responsibilities
- Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices accurately and in accordance with contractual and billing requirements.
- Submit invoices through customer billing portals, including SAP Ariba, OpenInvoice, OpenTicket, and GEP Smart.
- Investigate and resolve billing disputes, coding issues, missing documentation, and invoice discrepancies.
- Apply customer payments and research unapplied cash, credits, and account adjustments.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances through customer collections outreach.
- Coordinate payment arrangements and follow-up plans for overdue accounts, as appropriate.
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment or balance discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate customer records, billing preferences, tax information, and portal setup details.
- Prepare aging reports, payment status updates, and accounts receivable metrics for leadership review.
- Support month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
- Respond to customer inquiries, collaborate with internal teams, and support audits and process improvements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Annual reviews with consideration for performance-based increases.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
