Accounts Receivable Clerk

Company: Transplace
Location: Tinley Park
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:The Accounts Receivable Clerk will provide financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring the company receives payments for services along with properly recording the transactions by posting receipts and resolving discrepancies per policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner. This position is entry level and training will be provided for the right candidate.PRIMARY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:Responsible for ensuring that all customer accounts are kept current, and all bills issued are paid within terms.Responsible for applying all incoming payments daily and researching any unapplied monies.Interacts regularly with both with internal and external customers.Maintain the Customer Relationship while utilizing effective and consistent communications in a professional manner.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:Know and understand account specific requirements - required charges, customer contracts, customer contacts, billing periodsEnter and apply all receiptsRun cash receipt reconciliation report and balance dailyPrint off EFT/ACH/Wire Payments/Check deposits from bank website dailyResearch unapplied cash; resolve by applying cash to the appropriate account or refunding customerRun aging's for all customers on a weekly basis; review; send to customer with questions regarding any past-due invoices. Follow up if a response is not received within 48 hours.Update system with customer responses/notes regarding any customer interactionsContact all customers for remittances when not provided and notify AR Supervisor of any customer that is not being responsiveCollaborate with internal customers on issues affecting their account(s)Available to answer any questions from the customer that may arise as a question of an invoiceProvide weekly recap on all accounts to AR SupervisorMaintain up-to-date knowledge of A/R policies / proceduresOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISEKnowledge of Microsoft Tools and other applications: Ability to leverage Excel and other MS programs, including Word, Outlook, Skype, etc.Experience with computerized operating & accounting systemsExperience with Accounts Receivable & Collections dutiesFamiliarity with the Transportation industry, a plusSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Proficient in 10-keyBasic math skillsAbility to multi-task and pay attention to detailAnalytical and problem-solving capabilities a plusMinimum of 1 year in A/R and Credit Management, post-secondary education a plusNative proficiency in written and spoken Spanish preferred but not requiredEDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or general education degree (GED)TRAVELThis position will not require travelABOUT CELTICIn 2011, Transplace joined forces with Celtic Intermodal, world-class intermodal marketing company. When your shipments require alternative or combined modes of transportation, Celtic Intermodal is your answer. Celtic Intermodal manages in excess of 100,000 pieces of rail owned equipment and/or ISO containers. Celtic Intermodal offers a flexible carrier base to adapt to our client's changing markets and needs along with the infrastructure to support the demands of volume and supply chain management.Visit Celtic Intermodal for more information: www.transplace.com/intermodal/Follow the company on Twitter, Facebook and the Transplace Industry Blog: http://blog.transplace.comhttp://twitter.com.transplacehttp://www.facebook.com/transplaceEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREqual Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of Transplace, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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