Accounting Assistant, Billing and Collections

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  

 

Read more at www.dsv.com 

 

Location: USA - Mesa, W. Southern Ave 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Accounting Assistant, Billing and Collections 
Time Type: Full Time

 

SUMMARY

The Accounting Assistant, Billing & Collections Position, will assist with billing for the DSV Inventory Management Solutions entities globally and light collections activity.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely completion of customer billing as assigned
• Working closely with business managers across relevant departments in preparation of billings as needed
• Update relevant billing information through client’s vendor portal
• Respond to customer inquiries in timely and professional manner
• Assist in documenting, and maintaining finance policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with DSV accounting principles, policies, and best practices
• Support the monthly financial close process, ensuring work is completed in accordance with closing schedule, and as needed, prepare journal entries, and support the preparation of AR account reconciliations
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Comply with company and department process to escalate or resolve questions
• Prepare and maintain department files with attention to detail and confidentiality
• Provides backup to the assigned department

 

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintain banking records; record statements, create receipts, apply payments to the appropriate customer accounts
• Daily reconciliation of external and internal bank accounts
• Performs other duties as required     

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (IF ANY)

• None

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent work experience and education.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in an Accounts Receivable or related function.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

None

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 

• Accurate & timely data entry skills essential
• Excellent communications skills - telephone, written & in person
• Works effectively with other team members and across departments
• Demonstrated ownership of responsibilities and processes and ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, particularly at month-end
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required, along with positive and professional attitude to tasks al