Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Purpose

To meet or exceed the expectations of our clients, each and every time we are of service to them. To respond quickly and proactively to challenges, in order to facilitate a quick and positive solution. To unselfishly perform any job related task with appositive attitude and a high degree of accuracy. To help fellow team members in your department as well as other departments when they may need it.

To build strong working relationships with our present client base.

• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
• Code documents according to company procedures.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
• Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.

• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Performing Administrative Activities
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Processing Information
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Interacting with Computers
• use spreadsheet software
• prepare financial reports
• reconcile or balance financial records
• prepare reports
• use accounting or bookkeeping software
• prepare billing statements
• process invoices
• compute financial data
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• perform clerical duties including typing, accepting orders, or sorting mail
• detect discrepancies on records or reports examine documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
• compile data for financial reports
• process account invoices
• maintain records, reports, or files
• fill out business or government forms
• use word processing or desktop publishing software

• Experience:
  
  1–3 years of Accounts Receivable or related experience with a Freight Forwarding / 3PL organization.
• Education:
  
  Industry related degree and/or certification.

• Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Transportation – Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Computers and Electronics – Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Economics…