(Sr.) Accounting Specialist
2 months ago
Duluth
Job DescriptionSalary: $50,000-$60,000 Job Title:Accounting Specialist Department: Accounting Reports To:AccountingManager Location: Duluth, GA (Headquarters) Employment Type: Full-Time,Non-exempt Company Overview Global Expedited Transportation Freight Corp. (GET Freight)is a rapidly growing drayage and transportation provider headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, with satellite operations in Mobile, AL; Savannah, GA; and Oakland, CA. Since our founding in 2020, we haveemergedas a trustedlogisticspartner for major clients including Hyundai Motors, KIA Motors, and Hyundai MOBIS. Witha strong foundationin operational excellence and a forward-looking commitment tosustainability and innovation, GET Freight is scaling toward a national footprint of over 500 trucks. We are building a top-tier team to lead industry transformation and long-term success. Position Summary TheAccounting Specialist (Entry Level)provides hands-on support across daily accounting operations with a primary focus onAccounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R) & Billing, cash/bank reconciliations, data entry, and records management. This role is ideal for early-career candidates who want to build a foundation in corporate accounting within transportation/logistics. You will work closely with the Assistant Manager and Accounting Manager to meet close deadlines,maintaindata accuracy, and strengthen internal controls. Key Responsibilities 1) Accounts Payable (A/P) • Enter and route vendor invoices for approval; perform basic 3-way match (PO/receipt/invoice) when applicable., • Prepare payment runs, employee expense reimbursements, and corporate card reconciliations per cutoff schedules., • Maintain vendor files (W-9, terms, banking details) and help resolve invoice/statement discrepancies. 2) Accounts Receivable (A/R) & Billing • Generate customer invoices (includingaccessorial: detention, demurrage, chassis) from operational data., • Collect PODs/supporting documents; email invoices and statements; post cash receipts and apply to invoices., • Support collection activities (courtesy reminders, logging customer responses) andescalatepast-due items. 3) Cash & Reconciliations • Perform daily bank balance checks; prepare basic cash activity summaries., • Complete bank and key balance sheet reconciliations; clear reconciling items promptly. 4) Month-End Close Support • Prepare recurring journals and accrual support as directed (fuel, accessorial, AP accruals)., • Maintain schedules and checklists to meet the close calendar; ensure files are complete. 5) Data Quality, Records & Reporting • Enter andvalidaterates, G/L codes, and freight/accessorial mappings in the system., • Maintain organized digital files (invoices, statements, approvals, receipts) per SOP and policy., • Produce routine reports (AP aging, AR aging, invoice status, unmatched items) for team review. 6) Cross-Functional Collaboration & Service • Partner with Operations/Dispatch on missing data, rate issues, and delivery documentation., • Respond to internal/external inquiries professionally and within agreed timelines. Measurable Goals (KPIs) • On-time processing of AP and AR within established cutoffs and service levels., • Accuracy rate on data entry and coding (target set by team;monitoredvia monthly QA)., • Bank reconciliations completedperclose calendar with reconciling items cleared promptly., • Support reduction of past-due AR (DSO improvement initiatives owned by the team)., • Zero repeat findings on documentation/compliance checks. Qualifications • AssociatesorBachelors in Accounting, Finance, or Business., • 12 years of accounting experience (internships, part-time, or co-op experience welcome)., • Exposure to A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, or data-entry accuracy preferred., • Excel: Comfortable with formulas, sorting/filtering, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCHand pivot tables., • Systems: Experience with accounting software; QuickBooks preferred., • Familiarity with A/P automation, expense tools, and banking portals is a plus., • Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and organization in a high-volume environment., • Clear written/verbal communication; responsive andservice-oriented., • Integrity, confidentiality, and a team-first mindset., • Bilingual in Korean preferred but notrequired. Work Schedule and Location • Standard workweek: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, • Occasional support for after-hours asrequired., • Primarywork location is Duluth, GA., • Occasional travel to branch offices (Mobile, AL / Savannah, GA / Oakland, CA) may berequired. Benefits • Medical Insurance: 85% company-paid, • Dental & Vision Insurance: 80% company-paid, • Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD): 100% company-paid, • Paid Time Off (PTO):80 hoursannually, • Sick Leave:40 hoursannually, • Paid Holidays:14 daysannually, • Retirement: 401(k) with 4% of company match