Billing Specialist

We're looking for a Billing Specialist to join our team in Monroe, Louisiana. This role focuses on processing payments, preparing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting collections.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming payments and perform daily financial transactions in compliance with company policies
• Prepare and post invoices, deposits, charge/credit batches, and work orders
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger with bank statements and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct customer account audits and manage over/under payments, credits, and refunds
• Investigate and approve/deny customer credit applications
• Manage collections through phone calls, email campaigns, and account suspensions
• Recommend allowances for doubtful accounts and initiate bad debt write-offs
• Communicate regularly with controllers, office leads, and external contacts
• Maintain proficiency in billing systems (e.g., RMO) and electronic payment processing
• Run audit reports and correct account errors prior to monthly billing
• Review and reconcile EFTs, cash deposits, and scrub files
• Process and verify vendor payments and reconcile vendor accounts
• Respond promptly to inquiries from customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Answer incoming calls and assist with billing related questions or account support

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years proven Accounting Clerk Experience
• Experience with cash/check handling and operating a 10-key adding machine by touch
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Some Excel skills including, but not limited to:
  • Capturing and recording important data.
  • Using shortcuts and formula functions.
  • Sorting and filtering data.

Why Join Waste Connections?

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• 401(K) Matching up to 5%

• Stable, year-round employment

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.