What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Coordinator position at COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc.?
COSCO SHIPPING (North America) is a regional management center for China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited (COSCO SHIPPING), governing COSCO SHIPPING’s business entities in North America and the Caribbean.
As a Global 500 company, we have established a stable business presence in the United States, Canada, Panama, and Mexico and govern 20 subsidiaries and joint venture companies throughout these countries. COSCO SHIPPING (North America) has expanded its business to a diversified scope including container shipping, terminal operations, bulk shipping, tanker shipping, logistics services, shipping agency, cargo agency, bunker supply, vessel supply, technical support and chassis leasing services.
We are seeking a highly motivated* Accounts Receivable Coordinator* to join our Accounting Department in the Humble, TX operations office.
Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
- Send statements and invoices to customer as per portfolio of customers
- Daily collections calls to customer and monitor accounts portfolio
- Create Top 20 report on weekly basis for management review with comments on invoice level
- Monitoring receivables and immediate reporting for high risk accounts
- Work with POL and POD along with GTSD on rates and disputes from customers.
- Review and research unallocated credits on weekly basis
- Freight cashier functions including freight releases, cash applications, deposits.
- Billing, creation of third party invoices upon receipt of payment and notification to import department for terminal release if necessary.
- Responsible for incoming bank payments including releasing cargo as required.
- Wire transfer/ACH applications and SAP report.
- Refund preparations
- Collections credit and non-credit accounts including special requirements
- Assist with inbound cargo releases (OBL's/Checks)
- Handles Outbound Cashier functions including releasing documents via overnight mail or messenger service.
- Monitors incoming payments noncredit accounts and informs Documentation service to issue Telex Release.
- Collections noncredit accounts
- Additional accounts receivable functions including collections and special projects assigned by Supervisor/Manager
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related field
Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience in ocean transportation is a plus
- SAP experience
- Experience working in a high volume environment (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been employed by COSCO Shipping? (Temporarily or Permanent)
- The current annual salary range that is being offered for this position is $40k - $44k annually. Does this range align with your current salary requirement?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)
- Accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $44,000
