Accounts Receivable at Expeditors

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:Manage Accounts Receivables processes including receiving safeguarding deposit and recording of receipts and assisting in the Credit Management process ensuring Customers remain within agreed credit and payment terms. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Revenue recovery and resolution of assigned Accounts Receivable portfolio through verbal and written communication with Commercial Customers Sales Billing and Account Management teamsProactively identify problem accounts and follow up via email/telephone to effectively resolve issues.Build key relationships with Customers and Internal StaffRecord receipts in exp.o Accounting system and allocate per the remittance advice.  Ensure no receipts remain unallocated at month end and provide support to the Banking/Treasury team for unidentified receiptsCash application of EFT ACH wire and check paymentsCreate and post Journal Vouchers to reconcile accounts and resolve accounting issuesGenerate and deliver timely Statements and perform timely reconciliations.Provide up to date detailed collection notes listing actions on every past-due invoice in the ARCM system (Accounts Receivable Collection Management).Maintain a filing system in accordance to internal and local document retention policies (i.e. upload the remittance advice to the deposit in exp.o Accounting).Produce Exception Reports for the Weekly AR Meeting per company AR Goals (Aging Analysis No Bad Debt 100% Collection within Terms No OCL (Over Credit Limit)) and maintain meeting minutes.Prepare the bad debt calculation and the bad debt roll forward schedule for the monthly P&L.Assist Accounting Manager with Credit tasks in line with the Global Credit Policy (maintain Customer payment terms company rating & risk rating; evidence in Global Lookup the establishment and approval of credit in the BCR system (Branch Credit Request) and performance of annual credit reviews).Assist in Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits by preparing required information/documentation.Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments.Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride. Qualifications : Knowledge:Expeditors Company Policies and ProceduresBasic Accounting KnowledgeSkills:Strong MS Office Skills (Intermediate level Excel skills)Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer serviceEffective multi-level communication that produces strong relationshipsExcellent organizational and time management skillsBehaviors:Professional appearance and attitudeReliable and accurateExcellent Attention to DetailTaking initiative and working in autonomySelf-reflecting and open to feedbackAdhere to the companys 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance Attitude Confidence Curiosity Excellence Integrity Pride Resolute Sense of Humor and Visionary.Additional Information : Expeditors offers excellent benefits:Paid Vacation Holiday Sick TimeHealth Plan: MedicalLife InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program BonusSalary Range - $48000 - $51000Please note this opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Journal Entry,Customer Service,Collection effort,A/R Management,Past due Account,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Excel,Payroll,Financial statement,Collection procedures,Customer Account,Delinquents Account,Direct Reports,Timely collections Department / Functional Area: Accounting Experience: years Vacancy: 1