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An Accounts Receivable Specialist, or Accounts Receivable Clerk, is responsible for collecting payments for a company using skills in project management, organization and communications to collect the payments from clients and customers. Accounts Receivable Specialists track payments and run reports that document profits and losses for an organization.
COMPENSATION
This position has a compensation range of $21.13 to 25.36 per hour.
Total Benefits and Incentives
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Saltchuk Aviation Shared Services and part of the Saltchuk family of companies. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable aviation services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers. Northern Air Cargo services customers in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, South America, and the Caribbean.
Essential Job Responsibilities AND Results
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certifications)
KNOWLEDGE, Skills And Abilities
COMMUNICATION SKILL
Positions at this level have a high level of contact with customers as well as management and staff throughout the organization. This position is expected to solve problems within policy guidelines while communicating with management within the division.
DISCLOSURE
The intent of this Description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please email RecruitingTeam@saltchukaviationss.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
An Accounts Receivable Specialist, or Accounts Receivable Clerk, is responsible for collecting payments for a company using skills in project management, organization and communications to collect the payments from clients and customers. Accounts Receivable Specialists track payments and run reports that document profits and losses for an organization.
COMPENSATION
This position has a compensation range of $21.13 to 25.36 per hour.
Total Benefits and Incentives
- Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision
- Company-provided benefits such as life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program
- Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period
- Annual bonus and salary review programs
- Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays
- Reimbursement benefits for fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually
- Plus, many employee discounts with major retailers
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Saltchuk Aviation Shared Services and part of the Saltchuk family of companies. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable aviation services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers. Northern Air Cargo services customers in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, South America, and the Caribbean.
Essential Job Responsibilities AND Results
- Level I: The entry level technician will perform routine Accounts Receivable duties and responsibilities under general supervision including the following:
- Reconcile customer account aging on a daily basis.
- Daily contact with customers and other departments within the company.
- Contact customers for past due invoices and respond to queries and research customer account issues.
- Organize and maintain physical and digital records.
- Perform any other related duties and assignments as required.
- Level II: The intermediate level technician will perform the full range of Accounts Receivable duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision including the following:
- Perform duties and responsibilities of Level I.
- Assist in month/quarter/year-end closing procedures.
- Research, resolve, and communicate discrepancies and outstanding balances on customer accounts to upper management.
- Assist with tracking and maintaining AR aging for all companies.
- Receives and processes credit applications from prospective credit customers.
- Creates weekly and monthly miscellaneous invoices.
- Assists in Daily, Weekly and Monthly Jetstream invoicing.
- Audits Interline waybills and performs Interline desk duties.
- Processes credit card waybill refunds.
- Processes freight claim refunds into SAP.
- Maintains expertise in Cargo Revenue Accounting.
- Level III: The senior level technician will perform more complex Accounts Receivable duties and responsibilities that require specialized skills and knowledge with minimal supervision including the following:
- Perform duties and responsibilities of Level II.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining procedures and policies.
- Act as a lead to monitor, support, and motivate the Accounts Receivable team.
- Train new and lower leveled Accounts Receivable Technicians in various AR functions.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certifications)
- High school diploma or GED required; (II/III) Associates' Degree or higher preferred.
- Level I: Minimum of 1 year related customer service and administrative experience required; prefer 1 year of related accounting experience.
- Level II: Minimum of 3 years of related accounting and customer service experience required. Up to 2 years of accounting-related education may be counted towards experience requirement.
- Level III: Minimum of 5 years of related accounting and customer service experience required. Up to 3 years of accounting-related education may be counted towards experience requirement.
- Experience supporting AR for multiple companies.
- Knowledge of airfreight transportation, SAP and SharePoint preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of accounting processes.
- Ability to interact with outside customers and various levels of management and staff throughout the organization.
- Proven ability to apply analytical skills to problem solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be a team player.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently.
- Strong data entry and 10-key skills
- Strong computer skills with the ability to utilize standard software applications and be proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and makes decisions in logical and rational manner
COMMUNICATION SKILL
Positions at this level have a high level of contact with customers as well as management and staff throughout the organization. This position is expected to solve problems within policy guidelines while communicating with management within the division.
DISCLOSURE
The intent of this Description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please email RecruitingTeam@saltchukaviationss.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
