Revenue Accounting Clerk - Logistics

Mesa•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Revenue Accounting Clerk – Logistics is responsible for accurately recording, reconciling, and supporting revenue transactions related to logistics and transportation services. This role supports timely and accurate invoicing, revenue recognition, and month-end close activities for commercial logistics operations, including freight, warehousing, storage, accessorials, and related services. The position works closely with operations, billing, and sales teams to ensure revenue is complete, accurate, and aligned with contractual terms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
1–3 years of accounting, billing, or revenue support experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, or service-based industries.
Basic understanding of revenue accounting principles.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Experience in logistics, transportation, freight, or warehousing operations.
Familiarity with work tickets, rate tables, contracts, or accessorial billing.
Experience supporting month-end close processes.
Knowledge of revenue recognition in service-based businesses.

Responsibilities

Review and record logistics revenue transactions in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and proper account coding.
Support revenue recognition for freight, transportation, storage-in-transit (SIT), warehouse handling, accessorial charges, and other logistics services.
Verify revenue postings align with operational data such as work tickets, rate agreements, contracts, and customer orders.
Assist with preparing, reviewing, and releasing customer invoices for logistics and commercial accounts.
Ensure invoices reflect correct rates, services performed, and contractual terms.
Work with billing and operations teams to resolve discrepancies prior to invoicing.
Reconcile revenue-related clearing accounts and subledgers to the general ledger.
Assist with month-end revenue close activities, including accruals and deferrals as assigned.
Support internal controls by maintaining documentation and audit trails for revenue transactions.
Partner with operations, dispatch, warehouse, and sales teams to clarify revenue issues and service details.
Research and resolve revenue variances, posting errors, or customer billing inquiries.
Escalate complex or unusual revenue issues to senior accounting staff.
Prepare or assist with revenue reports, schedules, and analysis for management review.
Identify recurring issues or inefficiencies and suggest process improvements.
Assist with special projects related to revenue accounting, system improvements, or process documentation.