What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Diversified Transportation Services?
Location and Hours: Torrance full-time (must be in person)
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining an accurate general ledger, posting adjustments as needed
- Reconciling bank accounts
- Understanding of accrual accounting, debits and credits
- Create Journal Entries
- Processing invoices for payment (both hard copy and EDI).
- Reviewing and reconciling AP and AR accounts.
- Generating reports and executing check runs.
- Assisting with month-end close procedures.
- Verifying invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before payment.
- Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Prior supply chain/logistics accounting experience is a plus
- Prior experience with MAS/SAGE Accounting ERP and QB is a plus
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to new situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred or working towards degree (must have work experience as described below)
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, proficient in xlookup/vlookup
- A minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, is required
About us:
At Diversified Transportation Services (DTS) we help our customers move their products from point A to point B—with over 2,000,000 successful shipments since 1990! As a third-party logistics and technology-based provider, we are an industry leader in providing premium transportation services to businesses. We are a growing, fast-paced company looking for great talent like you!
From the start, your experience will be hands-on as you work closely with our Controller and other accounting staff. Join our team and be part of a dynamic logistics company that values growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Salary
- Profit-Sharing
- Advancement Opportunities
- Bonuses
- Commission Pay
- Medical and Life insurance
- Paid Sick and Vacation
- Paid Major Holidays
- FSA, DDC, and Voluntary Insurance Plans
- Employee Discount Program
- Ongoing training
- Discount Dental
DTS will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.