Job
Title
Accounting Assistant – Part Time
Company
Description
Re Trans Freight
connects you with top industry carriers for Less than Truckload, Truckload,
Intermodal, and Expedited shipments. Our
transportation management program improves your cycle times to put shipments in
your customers’ hands sooner. At the same time, we can help you save up to
10-20% on your shipping by:
Reducing or
eliminating your internal costs
associated with freight audits and the administration of your current freight
management process. Providing
real-time information and technology
that includes a suite of web applications, EDI/XML capabilities, and customized
web portals.
We also offer an
intensive customer support system so you can ship with confidence and peace of
mind. Ultimately, we provide total transportation management solutions that
help you manage your internal processes to save money and improve efficiency
while simultaneously increasing customer satisfaction and strengthening your
competitive position.
Job Description
The primary role of this
position is to assist the Accounting Department with their day to day
activities using the Great Plains accounting system. Duties include the following:
1.
Record voids in
the accounts receivable and accounts payable systems as freight bills are
removed by the freight carriers and no longer due.
2.
Record credit memos
in the accounts receivable and accounts payable systems as freight bills are
updated by the freight carriers with lower amounts due.
3.
Process payments
received by customers in the accounts receivable system.
4.
Prepare bank deposits
for checks received by customers.
5.
Assist in the analysis
of variances between actual financial results and budgeted amounts by preparing
excel worksheets and identifying the underlying reasons.
6.
Prepare general ledger
journal entries as requested.
7.
Record payment related
notes in freight bill system as needed.
8.
Establish receivable and
payable records when refunds to customers are needed.
9.
Other items identified
as knowledge level improves.
Requirements
The
ideal candidate is a junior or senior accounting major, has successfully
completed intermediate and cost accounting, is experienced with Excel
worksheets, and resides within the general local area on a full time basis.
The
Controller and Senior Accounting Analyst will provide the primary and day to
day direction respectively.
Schedule
/ Compensation
This
part-time position will begin in June 2014 and will continue at least through
May 2015. The company is flexible
regarding the weekly work schedule but will expect 10 to 15 hours per week
depending on weekly work flow. The rate
of pay for this position is $10.00 per hour.
Contact
Interested
candidates should e-mail cover letter and resume to:
Paul
Fiocchi, Controller
