Collections Specialist

Ledgent-Finance-; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Sulphur, LA seeks a Commercial Collections Specialist for a temporary 4+ month assignment. The role focuses on managing collections, maintaining customer accounts, and supporting credit and billing operations.

Candidates should have 2+ years of B2B collections experience; those with general accounting or administrative experience will be considered. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential. Knowledge of AR aging and payment plans is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial (business-to-business) collections experience preferred
• Would also look at candidates with general accounting or administrative experience
• Great communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Review AR aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts via phone and email
• Partner with sales teams to review and manage outstanding customer balances
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies; provide supporting documentation as needed
• Set up payment plans and determine credit holds when appropriate
• Create and maintain accurate customer accounts and credit files
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures
• Deliver professional, high-quality customer service

Skills

Collections experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Collections Specialist (JN -092026-430729) Sulphur, Louisiana

Salary: USD18 - USD20 per hour

Sulphur, LA area company is in need of a Commercial Collections Specialist on a temporary basis for 4+ months.

This role is responsible for managing collections, maintaining customer accounts, and supporting overall credit and billing operations.

• Review AR aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts via phone and email
• Partner with sales teams to review and manage outstanding customer balances
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies; provide supporting documentation as needed
• Set up payment plans and determine credit holds when appropriate
• Create and maintain accurate customer accounts and credit files
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures
• Deliver professional, high-quality customer service

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of commercial (business-to-business) collections experience preferred
• Would also look at candidates with general accounting or administrative experience
• Great communication and customer service skills

Pay rate is $18-20/hr. depending upon experience.