Collections Specialist - Oil and gas

Job Title: Collections Specialist - Oil and gasDuration: 6+ MonthsWork Location: Houston, TX, 77077Job Type: Contract/Contract to HireWork Type: HybridShift: 8:00am to 5:00pm Pay Rate: $20/hr - $28/hr Job Summary: The Collector is responsible for managing and collecting on a trade accounts receivable portfolio, with the purpose of maximizing liquidity and free cash flow.Average Portfolio size 15M+/ 1500+ invoices /Must have experience in Oil & Gas and/or Manufacturing / B2B / Electronic Billing/ Fast paced environment/ GET Paid/ SAP/ High Radius/Preferred candidate with experience minimum 3-5 years in collections. BS undergrad degree preferred.Responsibilities:Ensure timely collection of accounts receivable (3rd party invoices) through regular follow-up with customer AP departments via email and telephone on assigned accounts.Entails sending statements, past due notices, and escalations.Collect outstanding invoices, gathering information on invoice disputes, and creating invoice dispute records for distribution and subsequent resolution.Input notes in collection system regarding submission, resubmission disputes and approval dates.Identify delinquent accounts and take action to prevent reoccurrence and/or escalateto Credit Manager, Sales and Operations as needed.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including those within the Billing Center of Excellence, Sales, Operations, Tax and Treasury to support collections, proper cash application and timely dispute resolution.Recommend uncollectable debit balances for expense write-off, research duplicate and over-payments, submit refund requests to Collections Manager where applicable.Review aged credit balances to ensure adherence to the Company’s escheatment policy.