Accounting Coordinator

Job Description and Employee Expectations

Position: Accounting Coordinator

Company Information:

At Why Logistics, we understand that today’s logistics world requires more from a transportation broker and we are here ready to meet that challenge. With the supply chain becoming more complex with more moving parts, our goal is to help our customers in any way we can. Utilizing our extensive logistics background, Why Logistics can be more than just a transportation partner. Whether it’s moving freight, creating a single stop solution for a time sensitive shipment or being that partner to help you assess what is the best path forward, Why Logistics is here to help.

Accounting Coordinator - Job Overview:

This is a great opportunity for someone with an accounting background that is looking to step up and move beyond just doing the work, into a role where you own the process. The primary responsibility of an Accounting Coordinator is to facilitate the AR/AP process. Success in this role will be achieved through ensuring freight bills are received timely and accurately, carriers are paid timely and supporting the business operation as needed. This is a great opportunity for those with an accounting/business background to be learn what logistics is all about or support a growing operation on a part time basis.

Responsibilities:

Billing

• Provide support and guidance to our remote invoice processing team
• Receive and process cross-dock, drayage and LTL bills
• Process and send customer invoices
• Facilitate the billing dispute resolution process
• Follow up with carriers on invoices that have not been received
• Identify, research, and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with claim documentation and filing

General Accounting

• Create and send customer aging reports
• Assist in month-end reporting procedures
• Oversee administrative bill processing and payments
• Coordinate vendor payments
• Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
• Perform all necessary account, bank, and other reconciliations
• Perform reporting, filing and general administrative tasks
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment

General

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency
• Maintain confidentiality of company information

Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and ability to learn and absorb material quickly
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities
• 1-3-year(s) work of Bookkeeping experience preferred
• Quickbooks Online experience preferred
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced math, computing, analytic and reporting skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience a plus
• Travel Expectation – None

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location