Transportation Bookkeeper/Accountant

Dearborn, Michigan

Transportation/Logistics Accountant:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Great place to expand your knowledge in a high demand field.
Excellent opportunity for growth within the organization as we are involved in several different industries aside of this specific position requirement
Perform all company accounting functions for a large size transportation company
Manages weekly payroll and weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual payroll, sales, fuel and excise taxes.
Prepare and process weekly payroll for drivers and other employees.
State withholding and unemployment returns.
Quarterly IFTA and other state tax filings.

Process invoicing/billing, accounts payable/receivable processing, collection calls, and processing deposits.
Daily invoicing to brokers in a timely manner.
Weekly calls to brokers to ensure timely payment and investigate/resolve any discrepancies preventing late payments.
Enter and pay vendor bills as directed and ensure AP reporting is accurate and up-to-date.
Process insurance carrier reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Reconcile and process daily fuel usage/billing, Comdata/Efs and ExpressCheck bills and coordinate with payroll processing.
Manage annual truck licensing and ensure all trucks/trailers are properly tagged.
Keep organized files for each truck including titles, plates, insurance, etc.
Reconcile and ensure accurate accounting for notes payable and lines of credit.
Work with Driver Manager to ensure accurate data input to financial and operations systems.
Reconcile and ensure accurate benefits administration for health insurance.
Maintain accurate cash balances and reconciliations.
Process and follow up on insurance claims as necessary.
Other tasks as may arise in the course of business.

Experience/Abilities

Successful candidate is someone who has a high energy level, positive attitude and keen attention to detail with an aptitude for competence and ability to thrive in a sometimes chaotic environment.
Ability to deftly handle multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines with minimal supervision.
5 years accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably in the transportation industry; work with a trucking company is a major plus.
Good with Excel and other Microsoft Office products as well as transportation industry software.
Experienced with QuickBooks
Accuracy with data processing is extremely important as well as reconciling your work and following up and correcting errors.
Confident, self-directed person who is able find and solve problems independently.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with an array of internal and external partners as well.
Should be a driver of updating software and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in operations and reporting.

Job Type: Full-time

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