Trade Finance Specialist

Robert Half is working with a rapidly growing and employee-friendly global Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firm headquartered in Montvale, NJ. They are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive professionally and personally. As a key player in the industry, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality products to consumers worldwide.

Position Summary:

They are seeking a Trade Finance Specialist to join their dynamic team. Based in Montvale, NJ, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient financial transactions, compliance with regulations, and maintaining strong banking relationships. If you have a passion for finance, exceptional attention to detail, and a desire to contribute to the success of a global organization, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct bank deposits and perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
• Track, manage, and communicate inventory out-of-stocks.
• Verify customer payment discrepancies and resolve billing issues.
• Research and validate customer trade deductions and disputes as necessary.
• Maintain compliance and regulatory adherence, monitoring all disputes.
• Monitor accounts receivable and facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Generate reports detailing accounts receivable status and reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure accurate posting.
• Identify discrepancies, irregularities, and fraud risks in documents and transactions, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Ensure all trade transactions comply with internal policies, international trade regulations, anti-money laundering (AML) standards, and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, international trade, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting, AR/AP, bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with Mineral Tree or other AP software strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Aptitude for numbers and responsiveness to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain good banking relations.
• A strong understanding of trade finance principles and international trade regulations.
• Experience with the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry preferred.