Uniondale, New York, USA
32 days ago
Accounts Receivable Agent

Company Description

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

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 invoicesUpdate A/R Log with detailed collection notes listing actions on each invoice and timely follow-upProactively identify and help resolve problem accountsBuild key relationships with clients and internal staff to more effectively resolve issues and collect payment on invoices quicklyProcess credit extensionsReview/Monitor Approved Credit LimitWeekly reporting on slow-paying clients and aged invoicesWeekly updates in AR Meeting with ManagementWeekly 1 on 1 meeting with Operational departmentsSupport Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignmentsTrade A/R +120 Month EndInternal Meetings with Account ManagementRefunds / Credits

 

QualificationsBachelor's DegreeAccounting KnowledgeStrong MS Office Skills (intermediate-level Excel skills)Excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer serviceExcellent organizational and time management skillsGood data entry and computer skills
 

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: $48,000-$54,000
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