AR Collector (6 to 12 Month Term)

Join Expeditors as an AR Collector for a 6-12 month term in Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. As a global logistics company, Expeditors employs over 18,000 professionals in a worldwide network of over 212 locations.

Accounts Receivable:

• Send updated customer statements of account (SOA) on a weekly basis
• Perform collection follow-ups with customers regarding outstanding invoices, including related withholding tax certificates
• Achieve required collection follow-ups via call or email count per week
• Reconcile customer balances and provide timely feedback regarding results of reconciliation
• Monitor and prepare necessary periodic collection reports for consolidation and presentation to management
• Prepare collection letters and facilitate preparation of demand letters (if necessary)
• Familiarize yourself with the nature of billed transactions, including related documents and system records
• Prepare customer payment details
• Perform DEP for all customer payments in Expo accounting
• Escalate unresolved concerns to Operations, Sales, and Account Management Teams

General Accounting:

• Carry out overall general accounting functions (e.g., fixed assets, period closing, bookkeeping, monthly and statutory reporting)
• Assist the Accounting Supervisor/Country Controller in completing audits (e.g., BIR audit, year-end statutory audit, CHQ audit)
• Ensure timely preparation, review, and analysis of GL account reconciliations

Compliance:

• Assist in completing and submitting audit requirements

Systems:

• Implement new system changes and enhancements
• Suggest system/process improvements

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of accounting-specific qualification
• Relevant experience in billing and collection cycles, audit, and compliance
• Accounting and finance knowledge
• Knowledge of local tax laws and the global logistics industry

Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel formulas and pivot tables
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal skills, including communication at various levels
• Proven leadership attitude and skills
• Ability to drive change and work with cross-functional teams
• Report writing and analytical skills