Accounts Receivable Agent

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 19,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Performing Daily Accounts Receivable activities mainly update AR system, contact Customers for outstanding Invoices, prepare AR meetings and process credit extensions.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Weekly contact with each customer on overdue invoices and current invoices
• Update A/R Log with detailed collection notes listing actions on each invoice and timely follow-up
• Proactively identify and help resolve problem accounts
• Build key relationships with clients and internal staff to more effectively resolve issues and collect payment on invoices quickly
• Process credit extensions
• Review/Monitor Approved Credit Limit
• Weekly reporting on slow-paying clients and aged invoices
• Weekly updates in AR Meeting with Management
• Weekly 1 on 1 meeting with Operational departments
• Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments
• ARC Reconciliation – Month End
• A/R Analytical Month End
• Trade A/R +120 Month End
• Internal Meetings with Account Management
• Refunds / Credits

Knowledge:

•  Expeditors training and company policies
•  Expeditors systems and procedures

Skills:

• Must have solid intermediate level Excel skills
• Good data entry and computer skills
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize a demanding workload
• Telephone Skills
• Effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Good Customer Service

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
• Solid understanding of accounting processes( Credit, GL,AR, AP)
• Strong analysis skills
• Very detailed orientated
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Solid Communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Aptitude for learning new software applications
• Process improvement driven

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

Shift: Monday -  Friday (08:00am - 5:00pm) 

Relocation expenses are not supported for this position

Reporting Structure:  Accounting Supervisor, Manager