Billing Accountant

Express Employment Professionals in Long Beach
is currently seeking an experienced
Billing Accountant
for one of our valued clients in
Long Beach
. The ideal candidate will have3–5 years of accounting or billing experience
, with a strong background in the
trucking, drayage, freight forwarding, or transportation industry
. This individual will be responsible for accurate and timely customer invoicing, auditing transportation charges, and ensuring billing accuracy while working closely with operations, dispatch, and customer service.

• Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Review bills of lading, proof of delivery, rate confirmations, carrier invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Verify freight charges, accessorial fees, detention, demurrage, chassis charges, fuel surcharges, and other transportation-related costs.
• Reconcile billing discrepancies and resolve customer invoice issues promptly.
• Coordinate with dispatch, operations, freight forwarding, and accounting teams to ensure billing accuracy.
• Maintain customer billing records and documentation.
• Process customer credits, adjustments, and rebills when necessary.
• Assist with accounts receivable by monitoring outstanding invoices and supporting collections efforts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and customer billing requirements.
• Prepare billing reports and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and customer information.

• 3–5 years of accounting, billing, or accounts receivable experience required.
• Experience in
  trucking, drayage, freight forwarding, logistics, or transportation
  is required.
• Strong understanding of transportation billing practices and freight documentation.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and accounting software is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of import/export documentation.
• Experience billing ocean, rail, drayage, and over-the-road shipments.
• Familiarity with Quick Books, McLeod, Tai, Profit Tools, or other transportation/accounting software.

Salary: $20 - $25 per hour

Position has the potential to convert to employee of the company.