Overseas AR/ AP Specialist I

Overseas Settlement Specialist I

The Overseas Settlement Specialist I will assistance the Overseas Settlement Supervisor to meet and maintain company goals and objectives by managing AR and AP of assigned accounts. This position will be fully onsite based out of the Franklin TN office.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with agents by email or phone to work on settlement each month or collect for outstanding receivable from the agents.
• Escalate overdue AR for additional collection efforts.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable to all assigned agents, accurately.
• Review agent's monthly AR statement and try to match up with our outstanding payable.
• Judge for correctness of agent's AR statement. Any missing payables are required to communicate to branches to follow up and set up for payable.
• Matching is performed on spreadsheet and experience and knowledge of excel skill help matching more accurately and improve efficiency.
• Provide all documentations requested by the agents and solve the disputes (if any).
• All disputes, rejection AR from the agents are needed to relay back to the branches for additional information or correction for errors.
• Need to act as a window person for the agents and constantly communicate with the branches, develop relationships well with both parties.
• Work with agents on both receivable and payable, finally conclude a settlement which both sides agreed.
• After settlement is done, arrange for the payment or request for payment from agent if we are the receiver.
• Able to settle assigned agents timely and accurately.
• After settling, properly allocate settled transactions to AP/AR allocation in the accounting system to clear the outstanding.
• Maintain and generate reporting to identify delinquent AR and AP to branches to work on them.
• Provide follow-up on identified issues and discrepancies to supervisor and or manager and perform special projects as assigned.
• Perform all job functions while adhering to the Company's policies and procedures.
• Experience with MS D365 / SAP is a plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of AP and AR experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of Management
• Ability to receive and understand direction from supervision and management
• Proficiency with Excel required

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work cooperatively with others
• Interact with employees and customers in an appropriate manner
• Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for bonus plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Eligble for OT pay if applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only : Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.