Accounts Receivable Specialist

Finance · Full-time · Chicago, United States

Job description

Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description:

We're a digital freight network revolutionizing logistics for shippers and carriers. We bring cutting-edge technology together with white-glove service to deliver unprecedented transparency, industry-leading reliability, constant innovation, and real-time collaboration with every shipment. We're seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for reconciling and applying received ACH, wire and check payments to customer invoices and accounts.  The Accounts Receivable Specialist will monitor customer aging reports and contact customers of past due invoices.  The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as a collaborate team member.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Reconcile and apply customer ACH, wire, and check payments to invoices.  Identify and communicate remittance discrepancies to customers and initiate follow-up communication as necessary.
  • Monitor customer aging reports and contact customers via verbal and written communication when payments are past due.  Initiate follow-up communication as necessary.
  • Prepare customer aging reports as requested from customers and internal sales team.
  • Work with customers regarding invoice discrepancies.  Research and provide supporting documentation, as necessary, to customers to ensure timely payments.
  • Collaborate with internal sales team to ensure customer invoicing requirements are met.
  • Answer internal questions regarding payment applications.
  • Assist with other tasks and priorities as assigned.

Key Competencies

  • Excellent data entry skills with high attention to detail.

  • Solid organization skills with friendly, effective verbal and written communication abilities.

  • Embraces a fast-paced work environment with the capacity to multi-task and problem solve.

  • Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers.

  • Proficient with Microsoft applications, experience with Xero general ledger a plus, but not necessary.

  • Microsoft Excel skills at intermediate level.

About TransLoop

TransLoop is a modern digital freight network revolutionizing logistics for shippers and carriers of all sizes. The team pairs cutting-edge technology with white-glove service to deliver unparalleled transparency, industry-leading reliability, constant innovation, and real-time collaboration with every shipment.

TransLoop is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, TransLoop participates in the E-Verify program in all locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.