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SalaryWHO WE ARE:
How will transportation and mobility evolve? What will the vehicle of the future look like – and how will those vehicles be repaired? How can the next chapter of your career contribute to solving these transportation challenges and more?
Transtar Industries is on a mission to simplify complex vehicle repair to keep the world moving.
We are a leading automotive parts distributor represented across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, and through patent-winning software and technology, we are revolutionizing our industry.
What has remained constant throughout our 45-year history of transformation is our dedication to our customers, our team members, and to the values on which Transtar was founded: Commitment, Humility, Optimism, Integrity, and Respect.
A career with Transtar offers the opportunity to make an impact within a rapidly growing organization – the chance to learn, lead, collaborate, and connect with other solutions-oriented, forward-thinking professionals. We invest meaningfully in training and development, empowering you to build your future alongside ours and shape a career unique to your talents, interest, and purpose.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist directly assists the Credit and Collections Manager in the accounts receivable department handling collections, posting customer payments, processing credit memos and researching payment deductions. These collection calls are typically calls with long-term customers and mild in nature.
Transtar operates in a high-volume and fast paced working environment. The successful candidate will need to work independently, be a self-starter, multi-task, practice excellent time management and organizational skills, and strongly adhere to deadlines. This position will require significant interaction with teams across all functions.
Principal Responsibilities include the following:
Responsible for collection and account reconciliations for 5 large retail customers.
o Collection calls and email correspondence (10%).
o Cash application (15%).
o Issuing credit memos (5%).
o Researching payment deductions (50%).
o Filing and administrative tasks (5%).
o Assist and back up the department as needed.
Education and Experience:
- 2+ years related experience and/or training and education.
- Collection experience with large retailers preferred.
- Prior experience in a warehouse/distribution environment preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of JDE (JD Edwards) a plus.
Specialized knowledge and experience:
- Proficient personal computer and systems software skills to accomplish work processing, worksheets, and data input.
- Ability to research and analyze various different types of data information.
- A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to take initiative, and to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Capacity to anticipate and develop new processes with minimal direction.
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize projects.
