Job Description

Capital Professionals is pleased to be assisting our 3PL Freight Brokerage client in their search for a Staff Accountant. This is an in-office position located in Dallas, TX. This is a salaried position with full benefits.

The Core responsibilities of the position include:

• 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.
• Proactively 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-paced 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 normal work tasks.
• Excellent time management and prioritizing skills.
• Takes pride in work, exhibiting accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in ever-changing, dynamic, fast paced environments.
• Pursues and expands knowledge of other positions and functions to broaden ability and scope and for career development.

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