Staff Accountant

• Job Title: Staff Accountant
• MW Logistics is currently positioning itself for growth. We are currently seeking individuals for the position of Account Manager to join our team.
• The Staff Accountant performs daily routines related to accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger in addition to preparation of various accounting statements and reports.

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.
• •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.

• (V-lookups, Pivot tables).

•Work collaboratively with team members and vendor contacts to follow up on vendor billing details and discrepancies completes other projects/responsibilities as assigned

•Special projects as needed.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 3 years minimum 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 (knows v-lookups/Pivot tables)
• •Working knowledge of McCleod Software– 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

Characteristics for Success in This Role

• •Strong initiative and can work independently.
• •Takes initiative to assess and improve operational efficiencies of work responsibilities.
• •Excellent time management, organizational and prioritizing skills.
• •Must be able to handle several tasks at once in a fast-paced environment.
• •Takes pride in work, exhibiting accuracy and attention to detail.
• •Solution-oriented mindset.
• •Ability to work in an ever-changing, dynamic environment.
• •Pursues and expands knowledge of other positions and functions to broaden ability and scope and for career development.
• •Ability to work collaboratively with both internal business colleagues and external customers and resources.

Office

Hours: In-office, 8:00am – 5:00 pm. A one-hour lunch between 11:00 am – 1:00pm as scheduled by department leadership to ensure ongoing coverage. As a 24/7/365 operation, must be available to work after hours, weekend and holiday hours as needed to meet work demands.

Reports to: Assistant Controller

Physical requirements: Sedentary - Involves lifting articles weighing no more than 10 pounds at a time or occasionally lifting or carrying articles such as docket files, ledgers, or small tools; and despite involving sitting on a regular basis, may require walking or standing on an occasional basis.

Working conditions: Office environment