Logistics Staff Accountant

  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job 9451
  • Salary: $70,000 — $80,000
Logistics Staff Accountant

Job Type: Full-time; Onsite

Responsibilities:
  • Post daily bank transactions.
  • Post daily A/R related cash receipts applications.
  • Daily credit card coding, processing, and reconciliation.
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly bank reporting. Process weekly check runs.
  • Be responsible for month end entries.
  • Balance sheet accounts reconciliations and posting of related entries.
  • Pro-actively 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 fast-pasted environment.
  • Work collaboratively with team members and vendor contacts to follow up on vendor billing details and discrepancies completes other projects/responsibilities as assigned.
  • Will be assigned to special projects as needed.
Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. 3 years minimum of 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 is essential).
  • 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.