AR Collector (6-Month Term)
Become a member of a global community! Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 212 locations across six continents. Expeditors' promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you." is not mere hype; it is our commitment to go beyond the expectations of what companies need from a global logistics provider. Our culture is about exceeding our customers' expectations and providing a place for our employees to make a career.Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us! Accounts Receivable: Sends updated customers SOA on a weekly basisPerform collection follow-up with customers regarding outstanding invoices including related withholding tax certificateEnsure to achieve required collection follow-up via call or email count per weekReconcile customer balances and provides timely feedback regarding results of reconciliationMonitors and prepare necessary periodic collection reports for consolidation and presentation to the management as part of status updatePrepare Collection letters and facilitate preparation of Demand letter (if necessary)Familiarize on nature of the billed transactions including the related documents and system records (e.g. journal entries)Prepare customer payment detailsPerform DEP for all customer payments in Expo accountingPerform appropriate escalation to Operations, Sales and Account Management Teams for any unresolved concerns affecting billing and collection cycles.General Accounting:Ensure and carry-out overall general accounting functions (e.g. Fixed Assets, Period Closing, Bookkeeping, Monthly and Statutory reporting, etc.)Assists Accounting Supervisor/Country Controller for the completion of audits such as BIR audit, Year-end statutory audit, Central Headquarters (CHQ) AuditEnsure timely preparation, review and analysis of GL account reconciliationEnsure team’s output are carried-out properly and timelyCompliance:Assists in completing and submission of audit requirementsSystems:Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department. Be involved and suggest system/process improvements. Education and Experience:4 + years of accounting specific qualificationWith relevant experience in billing & collection cycleWith relevant experience in audit and complianceKnowledge:Accounting and Finance knowledgeKnowledge in Local Tax LawsGlobal Logistics Industry knowledgeSkills:Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot TablesStrong organizational and analytical skills ...