COLLECTIONS/AR SPECIALIST

Location: Houston, Texas, US • Type: Permanent • Posted: Sep 23, 2026 • Ref: 211352

About the role

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

The Collections Specialist manages a high-volume B2B accounts receivable portfolio to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices. Responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices, credits, and unapplied cash. This role serves as a primary point of contact for external partners, representing the organization with professionalism and integrity while conducting collection efforts. Through proactive outreach, account research, and negotiation of payment arrangements, the position balances firm follow-up with relationship-focused communication. Success in this role requires strong verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate sensitive financial conversations while adhering to departmental SOPs and business guidelines to minimize aging balances and bad debt exposure. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple accounts while meeting monthly performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of 1,000+ open AR items including invoices, credits, and unapplied cash.
• Conduct collection outreach via phone, email, and statements in accordance with departmental SOPs.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash.
• Document all collection activity in the collection system to ensure accuracy and transparency.