Accounts Receivable Specialist at Tri-National in St. Charles, MO

Description An opportunity to boost your career at Tri-National is available! We are a Transportation and Logistics company, an employer of choice with a family friendly culture and flexible work schedule. This position is in direct support to the VP of Finance and Sr. Accountant with carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance/Accounting Department. Two years of experience in accounts receivable is required. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel. Are you eager to grow with our company and showcase your skills?     Duties and Responsibilities • Timely and accurate submission of invoices to our customers via multiple methods. • Review invoice payment status on customer portals. • Process incoming payments and prepare bank deposits in compliance with financial policies and procedures. • Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting and recording accounts receivable data. • Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted. • Verify discrepancies and resolve customer billing issues. • Facilitate payment of past due invoices by contacting customers. • Maintain an organized log and file of payments received. • Provide updated aging reports and various other reports for management upon request. • Cooperate with other departments to ensure the timely processing of payments. • Conduct weekly A/R meeting with Executive Management team. • Respond to inquiries from Executive Management regarding customer balances. • Provide general Accounting-related administrative support. Requirements Requirements Skills and Qualifications Education • BS/BA in accounting is preferred •  2-3 years accounts receivable experience in lieu of degree   Technical Skills and Prior Experience • Up to 2 years of experience in accounts receivable is required. • Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Excel with an emphasis on vlookup and pivot tables. • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining exceptional accuracy, is required. • Strong written and verbal communications skills. • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. • Willingness to be a team player – doing whatever is necessary to get the job done. • Experience with intercompany transactions a plus. • AS400 knowledge a plus. • Trucking industry experience a plus.