Description

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Tradition is a premiere fulfillment and warehousing company that utilizes state of the art technology and proven processes to provide the best service. Tradition Transportation provides the best OTR, regional, and local hauling and transportation services to all our customers. We have over 300 experienced and caring drivers supported by a team of dedicated and knowledgeable planners and dispatchers, ensuring our customer’s freight arrives safely and on time, every time. We have lanes across the Lower 48, and our network continues to grow.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Accounts Receivable Specialist provides administrative and bookkeeping support to streamline the company’s financial recordkeeping. The position is in charge of managing all communications relating to invoices and incoming bills and will work with Accounts payable to balance company financial records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Maintain knowledge of company bookkeeping policies, audit business ledgers, organize invoices.
• Begin collections process for client accounts with past due balances.
• Process and record any unique billing situations that fall outside of regular operations such as custom payment plans.
• Establish and maintain bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets, updating information as needed.
• Communicate with previous clients and customers to request payment and arrange payment plans.
• Collect payment from customers and accurately record it into the system.
• Create reports and balance sheets that document overall profits and losses.
• Update client accounts based on payment and contact information.
• Review customer invoices for accuracy and revenue recognition issues.
• Assist coordinating departments with accurate and timely communication and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in basic office and accounting software programs.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• An ability to carry out detailed instructions and to deal with a variety of issues and deadlines.
• Able to recognize, comprehend, and obtain company goals and objectives.
• Proactively identify potential problem areas and recommend strategies to solve and prevent issues.
• A willingness to learn and respond to company changes.

WORK CONDITIONS

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will work in an office environment. The standard hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

Tradition Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which all personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company occupies.