Accounting Specialist

Cincinnati, Ohio

National Logistics Service (NLSfreight)
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Overview

This position will work within the Accounting Department and will report directly to the President of NLS. Primary responsibility is to assist the accounting department with daily functions by performing entry level accounting duties including Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables and Billing tasks.


Outline of Responsibilities

Review and process incoming vendor invoices

Run billing reports to obtain reconcile what needs to be reviewed and processed

Reconcile incoming vendor invoices to load information to ensure all documentation is

received and rates match vendor invoice total

Verify billing requirements are met for invoicing

Process and post daily invoices in our software

Monitor incoming emails and calls regarding various billing requests/issues and advise

Maintain and Update vendor files as needed

Research, communicate, and resolve invoice discrepancies between the vendor and/or

our agents

Communicate with agents and supervisor on possible claims and vendor issues following

outlined requirements

Communicate with our Accounts Receivable and Billing Departments regarding invoice

disputes

Field incoming emails and calls to our AP department regarding various requests/issues

Adhere to daily and weekly metrics outlined by supervisor

Assist in the process of daily payables and weekly check runs

Process daily payables and submit payments to bank for approval

Process and age payables for vendors

Process payable adjustments

Assist and communicate with agents and AR department, monitoring customer requests

and reconciling account discrepancies

Assist in process of customer invoice adjustments (credit and debits as approved by

supervisor) Maintaining a well organized audit trail for all adjustments and approvals

with proper confirmation

Assist in reconciliation of payments received and applied accordingly based on

remittance supplied by customer. Handle reconciliation of payments by email/phone to

obtain proper remittance details if none are provided

Send weekly statements to customers and assist in account reconciliation and aging.

Assist in running and processing weekly payroll and commission for employees


Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice by your manager.


Qualifications

High School Diploma

Equivalent Working Experience Preferred


Preferred Skills

Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

General Accounting Knowledge & Quick Learning Skills

Self Motivated in Order to Maintain Daily/Weekly Goals

Detail Oriented

Ability to Handle Fast-Paced Environment

Ability to Multi-Task


Compensation:

Starting Salary: $45,000-$50,000


Benefits

Health Care Reimbursement

Company 401K Match

Gym Membership

Paid Vacation

Cell Phone Stipend


Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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