Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist role available for a growing company in Orland Park!
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Salary: $22 - $28 per hour

A bit about us:

One of North America’s top privately owned global logistics and transportation service corporations that operate throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and other international destinations.
Offers comprehensive logistics solutions, including temperature control, intermodal, oceans and air transportation, over-the-road and freight brokerage.

Why join us?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Paid time off

Job Details

The role of the Accounts Receivable Specialist is to provide integral support between our customers and our sales team. Daily responsibilities include process invoices for customers for payment within our agreed upon terms. This will be accomplished by gaining an understanding of different type invoices, their requirements, as well as developing relationships with other departments in order to process these invoices in a timely manner.
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing customer invoicing according to customer requirements, managing outstanding payments while maintaining exceptional customer service, as well as researching & auditing customer invoice disputes. This candidate would work in a team atmosphere, assist with special projects as needed and will frequently have contact with other offices and possibly outside vendors to help resolve any questions or problems.
The Role

• Initiate the billing process for our customers by uploading vendor paperwork from email system into each shipment, as needed by customer billing requirements.
• Create customer invoices as needed in various TMS web portals.
• Review and research the weekly aging report for each customer. This is to include:

ocoordinating with team to ensure all freight payments have been applied before contacting customers directly.
oEnsuring that extensive phone and/or email contact with our customers, on multiple levels of these organizations (staff/line employees & various levels of managers) for payment resolution.

• Assist in the review and research Customer payment reductions, re-bill or create void forms for management as needed.
• Research, audit and resolve carrier invoice payment inquiries and/or disputes.
• Monitor, reply and respond to departmental email communication.
• Perform other duties and tasks that are assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in of various Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects without supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines on or before target completion date.
• Punctuality and excellent attendance record a must.
• Transportation knowledge desired but not essential.

The Employee

• Attention to detail and effective communication skills
• The ability to maintain an orderly and well organized data/work area
• Energetic with a strong work ethic and positive attitude within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate and establish immediate rapport
• Insightful problem resolution skills with the mindset to prevent future issues
• Proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, internet and email

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