Account Receivable Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a finance professional in Vancouver to manage accounts receivable and support customer service efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in finance and customer service, along with strong skills in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a competitive salary range of $51,500 to $58,000, including health benefits and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in an accounts receivable/payable role.
• 3+ years in a customer/client service role.
• Credit certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage Key Accounts Receivable portfolio.
• Coordinate with Key Account Sales Managers for credit disputes.
• Liaise with Credit Risk and Credit Control teams.
• Ensure credit goals are achieved and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with problem solving and account reconciliation.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Excel Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

How you create impact

• Responsible for managing the Key Accounts Receivable portfolio, which primarily consist of the Global and National Key accounts.
• Coordinating communication with Key Account Sales Managers including GKAM or NKAM for proper escalation of credit/collection situations.
• Liaise with the Credit Risk and Credit Control Tower teams for ultimate escalation of credit limit situation with both external and internal customers.
• Work with Branch, Department and RCC/OCC Managers.
• Communication consisting of daily calls/emails to external customers utilizing available tools.
• General accounting responsibilities including ensuring that credit goals are achieved, and accurate business records and sound bookkeeping procedures are maintained.
• Reporting duties when required for both external and internal customers.
• Problem solving skills including Invoice Dispute Management
• Assist with reconciling/matching customers’ accounts when required.
• Assist various levels of management with any/all queries regarding business health and trends (i.e. billing, GP, volume, Collections, etc.)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in an acccounts receivable/payable role.
• 3+ years in a customer/client service role.
• Intermediate or advanced competency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables).
• Post-secondary education qualification in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• Credit certification would be an asset.

Benefits

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 $51,500 and $58,000. 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.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.