What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Allport Cargo Services USA, Inc.?
Based onsite in Bloomfield, NJ, seeking a viable, entry-level candidate to support the company in optimizing financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts. Responsible for communicating discrepancies to management, identifying slow-paying customers and recommending collection candidates. Also, assisting in streamlining the AR process by identifying areas for performance improvement. The ideal candidate will exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and enter invoices in via various processes including manual entry for Hong Kong Control Tower (HKCT).
- Create and enter invoices in via various processes including manual entry for Customer pass through charges (USCT).
- Upload invoices via 3rd party systems.
- Assist the Finance Coordinator with maintaining accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
- Support other accounting and finance team members as needed.
- Client-facing communication limited to invoice and statement requests.
- Serve as a backup to the Finance Coordinator when necessary, excluding bank activity.
Position Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in finance or equivalent Analytical thinker with strong quantitative, and advanced Excel skills.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online.
