Accounting Specialist (Accounting Department)

Hours:

Full time

Job Summary:

Manages all facets of the accounts receivable and payable processes; provides clients and carriers with answers to their concerns regarding invoices; and processes reports for all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enter, balance, calculate, and post cash receipts
  • Process calls from clients and carriers regarding billing discrepancies
  • Process discrepancy accounts payable-carriers for payment
  • Credit approval & collection monitoring
  • Process DM & CM for invoicing adjustments
  • Direct A/R & A/P processing
  • Maintenance of fuel, items database & SL locations
  • Daily, weekly and monthly reporting

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (general suite of products)
  • Knowledge of Mas-90, SalesLogix, Global PC, Bank One ACH, Mars, and carrier software
  • 10-key proficiency
  • Ability to demonstrate progressive profit and loss management in a multiple budget environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate
  • Experience in handling customer service issues
  • Experience in Contemporary Electronic Commerce
  • Knowledge of carrier contracts and tariffs (accessorials)
  • Knowledge of freight bill processing (rating and auditing)
  • Knowledge of domestic and international regulatory bodies
  • Knowledge of brokerage, forwarding, and/or carrier operations
  • Two-year degree in business or accounting and/or high school graduate with equivalent accounting experience