AR Collections Specialist: Drive Timely Payments

Bengal Transportation Services, Inc; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short term disability

Long term disability

Basic life / AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bengal Transportation Services, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to manage the billing cycle, monitor collections, and ensure timely cash flow.

The role requires a strong background in A/R, high attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software. The specialist will post invoices, follow up on payments, perform reconciliations, and maintain accurate customer records, reporting to the Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of Collections / A/R experience with financial and PC experience; transportation and/or crane & rigging experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• MS Great Plains experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Generate and review the accounts receivable aging report daily 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.

Skills

MS Excel

A/R experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

MS Great Plains

Job description

Bengal Transportation Services, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to manage the billing cycle, monitor collections, and ensure timely cash flow.

The role requires a strong background in A/R, high attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software. The specialist will post invoices, follow up on payments, perform reconciliations, and maintain accurate customer records, reporting to the Accounting Manager.