Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the Company

Sasser is a transportation asset services and management company with roots dating back to 1928. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work, Sasser fosters an employee-driven, opportunity-based culture that empowers, recognizes, and rewards its employees. The company’s subsidiary units lead in commercial- and industrial-focused rail, automotive, and containerized shipping solutions, including asset leasing, fleet administration management, asset repair and maintenance, and innovative technology services. Subsidiaries include Chicago Freight Car Leasing, CF Rail Services, Moventum Fleet Management, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, and Falcon Lease.

This role supports the Express 4x4 Truck Rental team, which offers flexible and affordable mid- to long-term pick-up truck rentals (½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton) for clients across North America, with a commitment to on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manages Business Unit Accounts Receivable ledgers for Rental Revenues and Customer Damage Claims.
• Coordinates reconciliation of account balances with the General Ledger.
• Monitors accounts receivable disputes and collections related to past-due items.
• Assists in customer dispute administration when requested or required.
• Conducts daily customer (Business-to-Business) contact for collection calls.
• Proactively monitors accounts receivable balances to ensure timely payments.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly ledger analysis for Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt.
• Works to attain company accounts receivable quality targets for percent current, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), and overall improvement (reduction) of business ledger past-due balances.
• Monitors and reports customer payment trends to business unit management.
• Attends Sales and Accounts Receivable monthly meetings.
• Assists with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Sets up Accounts Payable vendors within the operating system.
• Provides leadership and training to junior staff members.
• Assists with new customer credit review and analysis.
• Monitors customer financial health and reports changes in customer risk exposure to business unit management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounts receivable or collections experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP Principles.

Skills

• Accounting software experience (Intacct a plus).
• High level of competence with MS Office Suite products, especially Excel.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the corporation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ethical, tactful, and dependable.
• Values aligned with company values: Respect, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Schedule

This position is based in Hatboro, PA and follows a hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one day remote each week.

Pay

The hiring range for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 USD annually. This role is classified as nonexempt and eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. It is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on financial and personal performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA.
• 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans.
• 401K plan with company match plus additional end-of-year funding.
• Paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), personal time, sick days, and summer half days for certain roles.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave for new parents, plus a monetary gift toward a 529 education account.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and tuition reimbursement.
• Community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and company celebrations.