Accounting Specialist

Client Overview:

Our client is a well-established, family-owned transportation and logistics company with over 60 years of industry leadership. They specialize in complex freight solutions, including temperature-controlled, oversized, high-value, and high-security shipments. Known for their commitment to innovation, customer service, and employee development, they foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth. Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join their growing Accounting team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:$23/hr - $25/hr

Position Overview:

This Accounting Specialist role is responsible for supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, preparing journal entries, reconciling financial transactions, and assisting with month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities of the Accounting Specialist:

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Investigate and resolve payment exceptions and invoice holds.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and employee expense reports.
• Process invoice corrections and adjustments.
• Work with vendor payment platforms to ensure timely payments.
• Respond to internal and external customer and vendor inquiries.
• Prepare journal entries and allocate expenses.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Generate ad hoc reports and support special accounting projects.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience with McLeod Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Experience using SAP Concur and/or TriumphPAY.
• Transportation or logistics industry experience.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Passion for continuous process improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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