Accounting Specialist

Consolidated Chassis Management, LLC • Rockaway, NJ

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About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing financial and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate financial reporting. The Accounting Specialist reports to the Manager, Accounting and is primarily responsible for the following: daily cash application and research of customer payments that are not assigned automatically through the automated interface feed from our bank to our general ledger system. The Accounting Specialist will also assist in scanning customer checks received in the mail for deposit to our bank accounts. This role may also be called upon to assist with other administrative tasks within the Accounting department during times of heavy volumes of transactions on an as needed basis.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Business-related discipline is preferred but not required if strong relevant experience pertains
• 1-3 years of General Accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Industry-relevant experience (Transportation/Intermodal/Trucking) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills along with good verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Business-related discipline is preferred but not required if strong relevant experience pertains
• 1-3 years of General Accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Industry-relevant experience (Transportation/Intermodal/Trucking) preferred

Responsibilities

• Daily cash application and research of customer payments that are not assigned automatically through the automated interface feed from our bank to our general ledger system
• Process daily scanning (manual checks) and coding of cash deposits
• Investigate differences and abnormalities in cash and account receivable accounts and recommend corrective action
• Assist in banking transactions including daily cash reporting
• Research and process customer claims of invoice payment
• Research and process charge backs, returns and bad checks
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assistance with the implementation/upgrades to CCM’s proprietary billing system
• Assist with other administrative tasks within the Accounting department during times of heavy volumes of transactions as needed

Benefits

• Health Care, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees