Accounting SpecialistKam-Way Express Inc is seeking to hire a detail oriented individual to fill their Accounting Specialist role. This is a dynamic role that requires someone capable of multitasking, customer relations and time management.
The role will be focused on accurately processing POD's, billing Customers and paying Carriers.Duties and Responsibilities:Receive, verify, compare, and match PODs with information in TMW systemContact carriers to retrieve missed pieces of received PODsAssures timely and accurate invoicingMakes recommendations to improve quality of invoicing proceduresProcess accounts payable invoices on daily basis using Great Plains and TMW softwareVerify various information such as but not limited to, carrier names, freight costs, TCH advances, to ensure accuracy for paymentPerform combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to maintain record in accuracy by using journals and ledgers or computer.Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.Weekly filing of payable documents for safe keeping, and code documents for files according to company procedures.Maintain good relationship with Customers and Carriers, communicate effectively with customer service, and all internal departments.Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.Carry out established rules and policies to ensure consistency in standard, and to protect company interestsComply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.Resolving purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credits are received for outstanding memos.Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions, and applying deduction basing on instruction.Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential internally and externallyOther duties as assigned to assist the accounting department.Qualifications:Minimum high school diploma or equivalent work experience1-2 year's work experience in a similar capacity.Customer service experience preferredStrong problem solving skillsMicrosoft Office and experience in use of Outlook, Word and Excel is a definite asset.Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services to both Customers and Carriers. This includes Customer/Carrier needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services.Working Condition/Physical Effort:General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.