Accounts Receivable Specialist

 Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, safety-obsessed aviation environment? 

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will support operational managers by tracking and resolving billing and invoicing issues. The role will ensure accurate invoice processing throughout the month and confirm all invoices are entered into appropriate customer portals. 

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of Accounts Receivable processing experience. 

Alliance Ground International (AGI) is one of the largest independently owned ground handling companies providing services to 100+ airlines in 61 airports across the U.S. and Canada. We are the home to over 12,000 team members supporting over 1.5B Kilos and over 400K departures. Our Ground division has a strong reputation in aviation ground services. We are committed to providing the highest quality service and continuing our outstanding safety track record. As we continue to grow, we only look for the best in the industry. 
 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Work directly with operational managers on services provided to ensure coded correctly 

• Ensure billing parameters are set up according to the contractual pricing 

• Communicate with operational managers as information comes into the billing system 

• Communicate with clients about billing discrepancies and questions 

• Engage management over any AR problems you encounter 

• Provide support to Collections on an as-needed basis 

• Maintain accounting ledgers as required 

• Audit systems information to ensure they contain the correct information, such as billing addresses and invoice numbers 

• The specialist may be involved in investigation of outstanding payment issues and following up on dispute resolution if items were invoiced incorrectly. 

Safety, Security and Compliance: 

All AGI Team members have a responsibility and duty while at work to: 

• Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work. 

• Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company. 

• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security, or welfare reasons. 

• Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security. 

• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in company and carrier Safety and Security procedures.  

• Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures. 

• Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.  

• Attend training courses as may be required by AGI. 

Physical Requirements: 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to fingers, handle and talk or hear. 

Abilities: 

• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software. 

• Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills including excel experience. 

• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, clients, and upper management. 

• Good communication skills for communicating with support personnel and management. 

• Knowledge of MS Office products (especially Excel). 

Qualifications: 

• Must possess billing, accounts receivable, and collections experience. A minimum of five years of accounting experience is preferred. 

• A bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance or a related field is strongly preferred. 

• If work location is in the United States, must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. If work location is in Canada, must have authorization to work in Canada as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) of 2001. 

AGI offers a comprehensive benefit package for all employees, including paid vacation and medical / dental / vision for full-time qualified employees as well as medical coverage for part-time employees. AGI also provides free uniforms and free on-the-job training to all employees. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401(k) program, company-paid employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance, and travel discounts on car rentals, hotels, and cruises to name a few. 

The successful AGI team member brings their “A” game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!