Expeditors, a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, WA, is seeking a highly motivated and reliable individual to join their team as an Accounts Receivable Associate in Bensenville, IL. The ideal candidate will support the company’s financial operations, ensuring efficient and effective management of accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment.
Company Overview
Expeditors is a Fortune 500 company specializing in global supply chain management, offering customized logistics solutions and seamless information systems to meet the complex needs of international trade. With over 19,000 trained professionals across 350+ locations worldwide, Expeditors prides itself on a culture of professionalism, leadership, and customer service. The company focuses on employee development and retention, promoting from within and offering numerous opportunities for career growth.
Job Description
As an Accounts Receivable Associate, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing client invoices, maintaining accurate records, and resolving billing issues. The position requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, high-volume environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Weekly Customer Contact: Engage with customers regarding all client invoices, ensuring payments are made on time.
- Invoice Management: Maintain up-to-date, detailed notes in the Accounts Receivable system on the status of each invoice.
- Summary Reporting: Provide weekly summaries of efforts and progress to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.
- Issue Resolution: Identify problem accounts or disputed invoices proactively, and resolve issues through building strong relationships with customers and internal staff.
- Process Improvements: Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements related to problematic accounts, working directly with the manager for process resolution.
- Credits and Refunds: Process credits and issue refunds to customers on a weekly basis.
- Collaboration: Build and maintain key relationships with district operations teams to facilitate quick resolution of invoice issues.
- Information Retrieval: Research and retrieve necessary information as required.
- Support: Provide support to the Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role should possess:
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to handle large volumes of data and perform detailed analyses.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks.
- Organizational Skills: Outstanding organizational capabilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and through email.
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Excel is required.
- 10-Key Proficiency: Ability to use 10-key by touch for efficient data entry.
Benefits and Additional Information
Expeditors offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement, including:
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, holiday, and sick time.
- Health Plans: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Insurance: Life and long-term disability insurance.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only).
- Stock Purchase Plan: Employee stock purchase opportunities.
- Professional Development: Extensive training and personnel development programs.
- Remote Work Flexibility: Up to 26 work-from-home days annually.
All personal information provided by applicants will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Application Information
Join Expeditors and become a part of a global community where employees are valued and given the chance to grow and build meaningful careers. Apply now to be among the first 25 applicants for this role in Bensenville, IL.
