Logistics Staff Accountant

Founded in 2001, our client’s company is a privately held, non-asset 3PL that designs logistic and transportation solutions for businesses.

Working with asset based partners, they secure shipping capacity and services across multiple transportation modes, including over the road, rail and bulk / tanker options.

Achieving profitability early on, our client has continuously grown with its diverse base of Fortune 500 customers and carrier relationships.

With their talented and experienced team, they have emerged as one of the leading third-party logistics providers in North America.

Logistics Staff Accountant

Our client is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their growing team. This position will be responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly bank reporting as well as other duties that are outlined below.

Job Type : Full-time

Responsibilities :

• Post Daily bank transactions.
• Post Daily A / R-related cash receipts applications.
• Daily Credit Card coding, processing, and reconciliation.
• Process weekly check runs and month-end entries.
• Balance sheet accounts reconciliations and posting of related entries.
• Proactively researches and resolves issues with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Assist with preparing after-month-end management reports.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Must have a good understanding of GAAP.
• Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information.
• Fast learner and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members and vendor contacts to follow up on vendor billing details and discrepancies. Complete other projects / responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3 years minimum experience.
• Experience in the transportation / logistics (trucking) industry.
• Billing and collection experience is a HUGE plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, and Word) with an emphasis on Excel (knowledge of v-lookups / Pivot tables).
• Working knowledge of McLeod Software is preferred.
• Excellent Communication (written and verbal) skills with emphasis on professional phone and email etiquette.
• Superior organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• High customer service orientation.
• Ability to work in a team environment, and with confidential data.
• Possess a sense of urgency, flexibility, and assertiveness.
• Ability to multi-task, plan / prioritize and execute in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates professionalism, critical thinking, and judgment to solve problems efficiently / effectively.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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