Instant Freight Solutions Accounting Assistant Alpharetta, GA · Remote · Part time

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At Instant Freight Solutions, we connect you with the best carriers for less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload, or intermodal shipping.

Intelligent business logistics for less – that’s our mantra at Instant Freight Solutions. Our chief objective is to connect customers with the best shipping experience for their business. We’ve been at it since 2005, and we’re offering more service options and savings opportunities every year.

Summary

Performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of the Accounting & Logistics Manager, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Assists in performance of various clerical duties.

This is a fully remote, part-time position.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Researches processing problems, contacts departments and vendors to resolve problems and expedite payment, and responds to inquiries by telephone or email; refers complex problems for solution.
2. Assists the Accounting & Logistics Manager with various administrative and reporting duties as needed.
3. Reconciling and reviewing logistics system to transportation/logistics documents
4. Preparing and reviewing a carrier accounts payable aging report
5. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma; at least 12 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to perform simple accounting procedures.
• Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.
• Basic data entry and/or word processing skills.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Account balancing skills.
• Ability to use an automated accounting system.
• Knowledge of invoicing procedures.
• Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and practices.
• Ability to compare and reconcile data from various systems for accuracy
• Moderate excel experience

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Position requires: a) Preparing routine administrative paperwork to include purchasing, accounts payable & accounts receivable and b) Updating routine existing financial records and reports using basic data entry and word processing on an automated accounting system or spreadsheet.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is performed remotely