Accounts Receivable Specialist

arrivelogistics.com; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

ERGs

Casual dress code

Downtown Chicago location

Gym access

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company based in Chicago. We are seeking a Customer Relations Specialist to manage delivery-to-cash processes, act as primary contact for customers and the RevGen team, and ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments.

You will monitor aging, resolve payment discrepancies, and drive process improvements for efficiency and customer satisfaction. The role requires strong communication, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance or related field.
• 2+ years experience in a customer operations role.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel reporting is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as main liaison for customers and the RevGen team; ensure accurate invoicing and timely payments.
• Monitor AR aging and unbilled reports; collect documentation and maintain timely payments.
• Manage invoicing processes, including document collection and compliant billing uploads.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Herramientas

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America, with plans to continue to significantly grow year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we are building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual, and collaborative environment. There has never been a more exciting time to get on board, so read on to learn more.

Who We Want

The Customer Relations Specialist plays a critical role in managing the delivery-to-cash functions for assigned accounts. Acting as the primary point of contact for the designated RevGen team and customers, this role ensures accurate invoicing, timely payments, and resolution of billing discrepancies. The specialist also monitors key reports, analyzes data, and drives process improvements to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Primary Point of Contact:Serve as the main liaison for customers and your assigned sales team, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
• Sales Team Support:Collaborate with BizDev representatives to ensure timely responses to rate requests, accessorial approvals, and other time-sensitive tasks.
• Aging and Unbilled Management:Monitor AR aging and unbilled reports, working closely with customers and RevGen teams to collect necessary documentation and maintain timely payments.
• Collections and Metrics:Collect past-due invoices, meet aging metrics, and address payment delays proactively to maintain cash flow.
• Customer Engagement:Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring timely payments and resolving concerns effectively.
• Invoicing Oversight:Manage invoicing processes, including document collection, invoicing uploads, billing methods, and timely submission to customers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
• Payment Terms Communication:Clearly communicate payment terms and expectations to customers, providing support for ACH payment setups as needed.
• Documentation and Analysis:Maintain detailed notes on payment status, analyze accessorial charges, and ensure accurate billing approvals.
• Discrepancy Resolution:Investigate and resolve short payments, overpayments, misapplied funds, unapplied cash, and other payment discrepancies in collaboration with BizDev and CashApp teams.
• Revenue and Cash Reconciliation:Address uninvoiced revenue and unapplied cash to ensure prompt invoicing and accurate payment applications.
• Invoicing Failures:Identify and resolve invoicing errors to prevent delays and enhance process efficiency.
• Cross-Team Collaboration:Partner with internal teams to resolve issues related to write-offs, cash allocation, and process improvements.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):Develop, document, and enforce SOPs for invoicing and load-building requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 2+ years experience in a customer operations role
• Industry experience required
• Oracle NetSuite experience & expert knowledge of Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis on Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maturity to work effectively in negotiation discussions with customer and sales reps
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis on Excel-ability to do vlookups and pivot tables is required
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and as a team
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle a heavy workload and adaptability to work in fast paced environment

The Perks of Working With Us

• Take advantage of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
• Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
• Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
• Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
• There are CTA and L train stops walking distance from the office and you can store your bike safely inside of the building.
• Sweat it out at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
• Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
• Take time to manage your physical and mental health – we offer company paid holidays, paid vacation time and wellness days.
• Receive 100% paid parental leave when you become a new parent.
• Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages.

$50,000 – $62,000 a year The base salary range for this position is $50,000 – $62,000, plus bonus and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the pay range for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on work location, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training.

Your Arrive Experience

When we say “award-winning culture,” we mean it. We’ve already earned “Best Place to Work” honors from Inc. Magazine (three years in a row!), Austin Business Journal and the Chicago Tribune. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we’re not in it for the trophies. We’re committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive’s walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, PRISMS, Black Logistics Group, and Salute.