What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Shapiro (Samuel Shapiro & Co)?
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
IMPORT FREIGHT FORWARDING & CUSTOMS BROKERAGE
Maryland residents must be in the office 1 day per week after 1 week of training. Headquarters is Locust Point, Maryland (in Baltimore County). $40-48,000 annual salary based on experience.
Are you a problem solver with accounting experience, hoping to reduce your commute, and are fascinated by the ever-changing jigsaw puzzle that is global logistics?
In a world facing new challenges, a nimble but steady ship is more important than ever. Is there a seat on our boat for you? Want a career, not a job?
Shapiro stands strong at 110-years old, but we’re not your grandpa’s shipping company. We have a track record of transparency, developing employees, and investing in our work technology. Our Paid Time Off policy is one of the most competitive in the country for new hires.
Accounting Assistant : The Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Department with Accounts Receivable transactions, including, but not limited to, daily cash posting of incoming customer payments and corresponding with customers regarding outstanding balances and payment status.
The position will also support Accounts Payable by assisting with transactions, including, but not limited to, processing outgoing vendor payments, corresponding with vendors regarding outstanding balances and payment status, processing check runs and monitoring vendor statements.
There will be required training in the office with occasional visits for meetings (but not road-warrior level). We have a track record of transparency, developing employees, and investing in our work technology. Our Paid Time Off policy is one of the most competitive in the country for new hires.
How does your cargo move?
Typical duties include :
- Accounts Receivable : Processing and reconciliation of incoming daily cash receipts (lockboxes, wire transfers, ACH credits, credit cards and loose checks).
- Posting payments to customer accounts.
- Update / maintain credit notes in customer files denoting correspondence and other account activity.
- Proactively and courteously correspond with customers to resolve and collect outstanding balances; follow up with customers as necessary to ensure payment.
- Accounts Payable : Assist the Accounts Payable team in managing incoming emails and invoices, including routing reconciled invoices internally for proper approval.
- Reviewing and coding accounts payable entries, verifying the accuracy of vouchers, vendor code, amount and file number.
- Reconciliation and adjustment of payable amounts to invoice amounts when necessary if amounts do not tie exactly with payable in system.
- Reconciliation of vendor statements to accounts payable records and solving discrepancies.
- Assisting with weekly check runs for domestic and corporate payables.
- Filing of payables, miscellaneous data entry.
SKILLS : Ability to remain engaged and focused. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to generate creative solutions and / or problem-solve.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Shapiro is a third-generation family-owned international shipping and logistics business, founded in 1915. For over a century, Samuel Shapiro & Company, Inc. has provided full door-to-door capabilities and proudly serves as a one-stop-shop for Customs brokerage and international freight forwarding services. It’s simple – We Deliver. Problem Solved.
Employment Type : Full Time
Years Experience : Less than 1 year
Salary : $40,000 - $48,000 Annual
Bonus / Commission : No
Salary : $40,000 - $48,000