Overseas Settlement Supervisor
About The Position
The Overseas Settlement Supervisor supervises workers and tasks in the organization’s overseas settlement function. This fully onsite role is based in Franklin, Tennessee. The supervisor oversees overseas settlement specialists who communicate with agents by email or phone regarding monthly settlements and collection of outstanding receivables. The role also manages accounts receivable and payable for assigned agents, ensures accurate and timely settlements and accounting allocations, monitors delinquent accounts, prepares journal entries, and supports accounting audits and JSOX testing and reviews. The position requires at least five years of accounts receivable and accounts payable experience. A bachelor’s degree and general accounting experience are preferred. Candidates should have strong communication, teamwork, decision-making, leadership, accounting, and detail-oriented skills, along with proficiency in Excel and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Yunas, and Microsoft D365. Yusen Logistics (Americas) describes its work as supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution, and emphasizes continuous improvement and a diverse, inclusive workforce. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of applicable plan documents.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of accounts receivable and accounts payable experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
- Ability to receive and understand direction from supervision and management.
- Proficiency with Excel.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Yunas, and Microsoft D365.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Decision-making skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Accounting skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- General accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft D365 is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the work of overseas settlement specialists who communicate with agents by email or phone to settle accounts monthly or collect outstanding receivables.
- Assist with monthly agent settlements and collection of outstanding receivables.
- Escalate overdue accounts receivable for additional collection efforts.
- Accurately manage accounts receivable and accounts payable for assigned agents.
- Oversee and review agents’ monthly accounts receivable statements and attempt to match them with outstanding payables.
- Review agents’ accounts receivable statements for correctness and communicate missing payables to branches for follow-up and setup.
- Settle assigned agents’ accounts accurately and on time.
- Allocate settled transactions to accounts payable or accounts receivable in the accounting system to clear outstanding balances.
- Oversee, maintain, and generate reports identifying delinquent accounts receivable and payable for branch follow-up.
- Follow up on identified issues and discrepancies with a supervisor or manager and perform assigned special projects.
- Perform job functions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and process journal entries to record overseas settlements.
- Prepare for annual and semi-annual accounting audits and JSOX testing and reviews.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following start date.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Standard 10 days of PTO.
- Eligible for bonus plan.
- 7 paid holidays.
- Eligible for overtime pay if applicable.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
