Accounts Receivable Collector

Overview

The Accounts Receivable Collector is responsible for managing and collecting an assigned group of station accounts. Responsibilities include identifying trends impacting payments and issues, monitoring credit limits, reviewing account balances, and consistently maintaining updated account notes in AR software systems.

• Use of multiple software systems, including AS400, CargoWise (CW), OnBase, and GetPaid (GP).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Review accounts and contact customers via email and phone regarding past dues invoices.
• Notify stations/sales reps regarding billing issues and discrepancies.
• Notify stations/sales reps of high-risk customers to be placed on hold.
• Research and analyze credits on account(s) due to overpayment and/or misapplication. Credits should not age past 90 days.
• Release/approve customer accounts, approve quick checks, and approve adjustment and bill to change requests.

Qualifications

• A High School Degree required.
• 1+ years’ experience within Accounts Receivables preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate in an oral and written manner, with professionalism while conducting oneself according to policy.
• Proper grammar, spelling etc. should be reviewed prior to sending written communication.
• Willingness to be trained and to assist the Credit Request team with processing customer credit applications.

Other Skills

• High School Degree required.
• 1+ years’ experience within Accounts Receivables preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate in an oral and written manner, with professionalism while conducting oneself according to policy.
• Proper grammar, spelling etc. should be reviewed prior to sending written communication.
• Willingness to be trained and to assist the Credit Request team with processing customer credit applications.

What AIT Can Offer You

• In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position).
• Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement.
• In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.