Senior Accounting Associate

Our well established trucking company located in New Berlin is seeking to hire a Senior Accounting Associate to join our Team. Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions in a timely and effective manner. The position assists the Accounting Department in the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, in the preparation of journal entries, reporting, reconciliations, audit support and other month-end close duties.

The Company has been around since 1961 and specializes in the trucking industry.

• Sort incoming mail
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, code with the appropriate general ledger account number, and approval prior to the AP run review.
• Enter all AP invoices with detailed descriptions and correct coding
• Prioritize invoices according to payment terms
• Audit and reconcile credit card statements
• File outstanding invoices according to payment terms
• Track expense and process expense reports
• Process checks request and initial proposals
• Maintain and process 1099
• Maintain Accounts Receivable Aging
• Reach out to customers for collections and adapt payment plans accordingly
• Post invoices and payments to the GL
• Other special projects and duties as assigned

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of in an accounting or finance role
• Proficiency in Excel
• High attention to detail, good organizational skills, good communication skills, reacts well to time pressure and is motivated to learning all aspects of the Accounting Department.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team in a fast paced and high volume environment with emphasis in problem solving and results.

Job Type: Full-time