Accounts Receivable Specialist

Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC®; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP health plan

HSA contribution

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing program

Mentorship program

Job summary

Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to join our Atlanta-area team. You will reconcile and maintain AR for domestic and international customers, post payments, and keep accurate records in our ERP system.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Business and strong Excel skills, with shipping/Logistics AR experience considered a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business preferred or equivalent AR experience.
• Experience in collections or AR; shipping industry a plus.
• Strong MS Excel skills with advanced formulas.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and maintain AR from domestic and international customers.
• Post, verify, and record customer payments and AR transactions.
• Reconcile agent and customer accounts in a timely manner.
• Analyze and resolve short pays, claims and disputes.
• Record up-to-date notes in system log and file AR records.

Skills

Accounts receivable

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business preferred

Tools

CARGOWISE

Job description

About Green

“Global Reach with a personal touch”, that’s the foundation on which four partners (and long-time friends) agreed to when they started Green Worldwide Shipping back in 2008. This ethos has allowed Green to Grow to a 200+ strong team with 15 offices across the US and growing.

Brief Description

“Global Reach with a personal touch”, that’s the foundation on which four partners (and long-time friends) agreed to when they started Green Worldwide Shipping back in 2008. This ethos has allowed Green to Grow to a 200+ strong team with 15 offices across the US and growing.

At green we are a family of innovative problem-solvers who communicate freely to present creative solutions in an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. We are dedicated to customer service, passionate about logistics, and committed to sustainable growth while inspiring others.

Why this role is so Special…

Green Worldwide Shipping is building a world-class team of shipping professionals and seeks out talented team players who love a challenge and thrive on problem solving. Green team members are passionate about excellent customer service, The Green Way and happiest in a fast-paced environment like ours. If you know shipping, thrive on problem solving and love building strong customer relationships we invite you talk to us about this opportunity with our company.

What you will be doing…

• Reconcile and maintain accounts receivable from international and domestic companies:
• Posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to all accounts receivable accounts.
• Reconcile individual agent & customer accounts on a timely basis.
• Analyze & resolve short pays, claims and disputes in a timely manner.
• Record up-to-date notes in system log.
• File AR payment records.

How you will be successful…

• Proven work experience in collections or accounts receivable (shipping industry a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business preferred or equivalent number years of experience in an AR or collections role.
• Strong and efficient computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets, creating charts and using advanced formulas).
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills to manage large amounts of data.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate and drive results.
• Well organized and able to multitask.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment, prioritize workload and be a solutions-oriented team player.
• Ability to use multiple lines of communication through collection efforts as well as with team members.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus (e.g. CARGOWISE).
• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping is a plus.

What we offer

• Employee High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) currently paid for 100% by Green.
• $1,800 contributed to employee HSA Account, if on HDHP.
• Employee Dental provided by Green.
• Option to purchase disability insurance.
• Paid life insurance and option to buy-up.
• 401(K) and company match.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Monthly recognition points to give/receive, which can be converted to gift cards.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Weekly fruit baskets in office locations
• A tree planted for every new employee to Trees.org
• Wellbeing Program.
• Training and Development.
• Access to Mentorship Program.

Green Worldwide Shipping, LLC (Green) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Green will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact Faye Hughes, Head of People and Culture at [e-mail].

Green is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.