Accounts Receivable Specialist

TRI NATIONAL LOGISTICS INC•St. Charles, MO

About The Position

An opportunity to boost your career at Tri-National is available! We are a Transportation and Logistics company, an employer of choice with a family friendly culture and flexible work schedule. This position is in direct support to the VP of Finance and Sr. Accountant with carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance/Accounting Department. Two years of experience in accounts receivable is required. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel. Are you eager to grow with our company and showcase your skills?

Requirements

Up to 2 years of experience in accounts receivable is required.
Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Excel with an emphasis on vlookup and pivot tables.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining exceptional accuracy, is required.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to be a team player – doing whatever is necessary to get the job done.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in accounting is preferred
2-3 years accounts receivable experience in lieu of degree
Experience with intercompany transactions a plus.
AS400 knowledge a plus.
Trucking industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Timely and accurate submission of invoices to our customers via multiple methods.
Review invoice payment status on customer portals.
Process incoming payments and prepare bank deposits in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting and recording accounts receivable data.
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
Verify discrepancies and resolve customer billing issues.
Facilitate payment of past due invoices by contacting customers.
Maintain an organized log and file of payments received.
Provide updated aging reports and various other reports for management upon request.
Cooperate with other departments to ensure the timely processing of payments.
Conduct weekly A/R meeting with Executive Management team.
Respond to inquiries from Executive Management regarding customer balances.
Provide general Accounting-related administrative support.