Accounts Receivable Data Specialist

Matson is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange trading under the symbol MATX. Founded in 1882, Matson is one of the leading U.S. carriers in the Pacific and provides a vital lifeline to the island economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam and Micronesia and premium, expedited service from China to Southern California. Matson is the parent company of Matson Logistics, which was established in 1987 and extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout the continental U.S with integrated, asset-light logistics services including rail intermodal, highway brokerage and warehousing. Matson is also the parent company of Matson Terminals, which was established in 1921 and provides container stevedoring, terminal and equipment maintenance services for Matson in Hawaii.

Matson’s transportation offerings span the globe from Shanghai to Savannah and encompass everything from providing a vital lifeline to the island economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam and Micronesia to delivering a wide range of multi-modal services throughout North America. Long recognized as a leader in Pacific shipping, Matson continues to strengthen its ocean transportation services through fleet enhancements, industry leading on-time arrivals and award-winning customer service. As one of the nations’ top logistics providers, Matson Logistics extends the reach of the company’s transportation network, offering customers domestic and international rail intermodal service, long haul and regional highway brokerage, supply chain services and LTL transportation services, as well as third-party logistics services that include warehousing, distribution, and international freight forwarding.

Matson acquired Horizon Lines, Inc. in May of 2015, which included Horizon’s Alaska operations and assumption of all non-Hawaii business. We will continue Horizon’s long operating history in Alaska with diesel powered containerships. With the acquisition of Horizon Lines, Inc. this substantially grows our ocean transportation business into the attractive Alaska market

Matson’s mission is to provide our customers with an efficient, reliable service of superior quality and value. Founded in 1882, Matson has a distinguished history as Hawaii’s major ocean carrier and is recognized today as a leader in U.S. domestic transportation services, including ocean, intermodal, and logistics. Our long ties to Hawaii have made Matson’s culture one that is synonymous with the “aloha spirit.” It is also characterized by long service employees who share a genuine respect for one another and strive to sustain a humane, friendly work environment that is focused on high standards of achievement.

A career at Matson will offer you challenging assignments, learning opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, and the chance to participate in social and philanthropic events.

The Accounts Receivable Data Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate processing, researching and analyzing of payments, refunds, and adjustments. In the course of performing these duties, the Specialist utilizes the Accounts Receivable computer system (Oracle), and various subsystems of the Freight Management System.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Prepares and processes daily Cash Receipt Vouchers for payments received via a cash deposit, EDI transmission, wire, credit card payment.

Prepares and processes inter-company transfers, transferring funds between entities and reconciling the account.

Analyze and research the weekly overpayment report to determine if refund, reapplication or freight correction request are needed and initiate action on these items.

Analyze and research items on the weekly suspense payment report. Coordinate with Collectors and or other departments to clear items on the suspense report.

Audits adjustment and reapplication requests for data integrity before processing request.

Weekly analysis of the advance payment/zero billed report. Items are researched for data integrity and resolved with the appropriate party i.e. Freight Billing, Customer Service and Collections.

Provides back-up documentation of refund checks as requested.

Responsible for formatting and placement of Auto Manufacturer remittance for entry into Oracle.

Release of all “Cash holds” by coordinating with various ports and Customer Service

Access Bank of America website to review if funds have been received and process accordingly.

Ensure data integrity by reviewing nightly GATES batches that come into MARS.

Build and maintain rapport by answering Customer Service inquiries.

Prepare GL journal entries as direct by Management.

Clearing the discrepancies of the various bank reconciliations and refund the account.

Working with the bank, analyze and process chargeback as needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND/OR SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Highly productive, with a sense of the importance of quality and accuracy
• Proficient with systems, Microsoft Group Office
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and yet be compatible within a team environment
• Results-Oriented
• Research and analyze data, and demonstrate effective problem solving.
• Previous experience working in Accounts Receivable
• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred; Minimum of 1 year of previous AR work experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.