Accounts Receivable Agent

  • Full-time

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.

  • 15,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Record receipts in exp.o Accounting system and allocate per the remittance advice, ensuring no receipts are left unallocated at month end and provide support to the Banking/Treasury team for unidentified receipts.
  • Generate 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).
  • Proactively identify problem accounts and follow up queries via email/telephone to effectively resolve issues through building key relationships with Customers and Internal Staff.
  • 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 (Trade AR Allowance) and the bad debt roll forward schedule for the monthly P&L.
  • Assist Controller with Credit tasks in line with the Global Credit Policy (maintain Customer payment terms, company rating & risk rating; evidence in e.doc 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 Procedures
  • Basic Accounting Knowledge

Skills:

  • Strong MS Office Skills (intermediate level Excel skills)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer service
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Good data entry and computer skills

Behaviors:

  • Professional appearance and attitude
  • Reliable and accurate
  • Adhere to the company’s 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 Time 
  • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
  • Life and Long Term Disability Insurance 
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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