Accounting ClerkCollections

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Role Objectives : This position provides general accounting, clerical and administrative support for the company, within the accounting department.

Key Responsibilities :

Collections

• Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts to solicit payment.
• Advise customers and arrange for debt repayment and / or establish repayment schedules.
• Persuade customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts and non-payable checks.
• Confer with customers to determine reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales, service, or credit contracts. Negotiate credit extensions when necessary.
• Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
• Receive payments and post to customer accounts.

Disbursements

Process final payment funds received related to cargo operations and vessel activity

Manage lines of credit extended by Operations

Manage new customer verification process in operating system

General Accounting Duties

Prepare and record both recurring and non-recurring collections related monthly journal entries

Prepare standard and ad-hoc reports as required

Filing, copying and administrative tasks as required

Meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines for the above

Complete other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and / or Senior Management

Knowledge / Skill / Ability Requirements :

Education / Experience :

Physical Requirements :

Flexible work from home options available.