Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Vancouver site is looking for a new Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance team!
Your Role
As the Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will effectively assist on the day to day financial responsibilities as required by the share service center to maximizing cash flow and minimizing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and overdue balances. Your goal is to to mitigate any current/future business unit risks while establishing and following through on procedures designed to maximize current and future growth. You will report to the Credit and Collection Manager.
Your Responsibilities
Responsible for controlling the Accounts Receivable portfolio
Coordinating communication with Branch Managers / Department Managers.
Communication and daily calls/emails to external customers.
General Accounting responsibilities. To ensure that credit goals are achieved; and accurate business records and sound bookkeeping procedures are maintained.
Develop, analyze and report regularly
Problem solving, such as Invoice disputes etc..
Maintain and encourage Enthusiasm, Energy, Inspiration and Expertise
Help on reconciling/matching customer accounts when requested.
Ensuring that everyone complies with the AR policy and Internal working instructions, memo notes, Follow ups, Time frame of calls.
Assist various levels of management with any/all queries regarding business health and trends (i.e. billing, GP, volume, Collections, etc.)
Work closely with the branch controllers to determine and better understand the "root cause" of issues (i.e. Billing quality, disputes ) and apply added pressure/support as required
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Your Skills and Experiences
Post-Secondary Education (Business or Credit) or Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field
1+ years experience in Credit and Collections functions is preferred
High level of competence in Excel (pivot tables is a must)
Strong operational knowledge related to MS Office
A strong desire to learn and develop your career!
Good Reasons to Join
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target salary range for this position is between $36,377 and $54,566. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.
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