Accounts Receivable Specialist

SPL•Broussard, LA

24d•Onsite

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. The specialist resolves billing discrepancies, maintains accurate customer and financial records, supports month-end close, and helps ensure timely payments, reliable financial reporting, and excellent customer service. This is a full-time, onsite position. Flexibility to work extended hours or overtime may be needed, especially during month-end close and peak reporting periods. Occasional travel may be required based on operational or business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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 such as pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
Experience with ERP systems and billing platforms, such as NetSuite, SAP Ariba, OpenInvoice, or OpenTicket, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices 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 and collaborate with internal teams.
Support audits and process improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.