Credit, Collections, Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist role available for a growing company in Orland Park! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kristi Johnson Salary: $22 - $28 per hour One of North America’s top privately owned global logistics and transportation service corporations that operate throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and other international destinations. Offers comprehensive logistics solutions, including temperature control, intermodal, oceans and air transportation, over-the-road and freight brokerage. Medical ~Dental ~The role of the Accounts Receivable Specialist is to provide integral support between our customers and our sales team. This will be accomplished by gaining an understanding of different type invoices, their requirements, as well as developing relationships with other departments in order to process these invoices in a timely manner. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing customer invoicing according to customer requirements, managing outstanding payments while maintaining exceptional customer service, as well as researching & auditing customer invoice disputes. This candidate would work in a team atmosphere, assist with special projects as needed and will frequently have contact with other offices and possibly outside vendors to help resolve any questions or problems. Initiate the billing process for our customers by uploading vendor paperwork from email system into each shipment, as needed by customer billing requirements. ~Create customer invoices as needed in various TMS web portals. ~o coordinating with team to ensure all freight payments have been applied before contacting customers directly. o Ensuring that extensive phone and/or email contact with our customers, on multiple levels of these organizations (staff/line employees & various levels of managers) for payment resolution. ~Research, audit and resolve carrier invoice payment inquiries and/or disputes. ~Skilled in of various Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel ~Ability to multitask and prioritize projects without supervision. ~Ability to meet deadlines on or before target completion date. ~The ability to maintain an orderly and well organized data/work area ~Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate and establish immediate rapport ~Proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, internet and email