What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Backhaul Direct?
We're in a fast-paced industry, and our support team is no exception. Whether it's AR or AP, our Accounting Specialists master it all. Are you interested in joining us?
The Accounting Specialist works as a liaison between managing Backhaul Direct's accounts payable and accounts receivable records. The Accounting Specialist will process and monitor incoming payments and secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts. Our ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail with the ability to be accurate and timely.
Who is Backhaul Direct?
An innovative 3PL provider—unyielding in our commitment to manage, streamline, and relentlessly deliver effective freight solutions. Backhaul Direct has been evolving since 2004—from a small start-up to becoming a major domestic and international logistics provider. BHD's balanced approach towards innovation and customer service gives our shipping clients the ability to stay ahead of the curve, while still receiving one-on-one personal attention.
What will you do as an Accounting Specialist?
- Record day to day financial transactions
- Process accounts payable and receivable
- Handle invoice processing for Backhaul Direct when needed
- Build relationships with key customers to ensure Backhaul Direct is paid timely and resolve any concerns or delays
- Review payments received for application to correct invoices and review invoices prior to distribution as needed
- Execute administrative tasks, including document uploading and retrieval
- Display top-notch customer service skills when dealing with external customers alongside internal team members
- Work on special accounting projects as needed
What skills and/or qualifications do you need to be successful as an Accounting Specialist?
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required
- Proven customer service and/or accounting-specific experience
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred
- Experience within the transportation and logistics industry a plus
- Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis in Excel
- Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Possess strong work ethic and desire for continuous improvement
- Strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion
Why choose Backhaul Direct as an Accounting Specialist?
- Competitive salaries
- Nonexistent dress code (disclaimer: public nudity is highly discouraged and probably illegal)
- 90-day training program (think of it as getting paid to continue your education)
- Strong fundamentals about who we are (Our Fundamentals | Backhaul Direct)
- Robust benefit packages (including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k match, PTO, and paid holidays)
- Internal growth opportunities for high performers
- This is an in office position
Backhaul Direct provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
