Staff Accountant

Lanter Delivery Systems LLC • Des Peres, MO

4d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist supports the day-to-day accounting activities of 1st Choice Delivery, with responsibilities spanning accounts receivable, cash application, accounts payable, and carrier payments. This role is responsible for processing and applying payments, reviewing and processing invoices, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate accounting records while partnering with Billing, Accounting, and other internal teams to ensure transactions are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in accounting systems and Excel. This role requires someone who can work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and proactively investigate issues to identify answers and drive them through resolution with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash application, accounting administration, or a related accounting function
• Experience working within an accounting or ERP system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to review and interpret spreadsheets, work with remittance data, and prepare information for system entry or upload
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and timely follow-through
• Strong problem-solving and research skills with the ability to independently investigate issues, identify solutions, and drive items through resolution
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with others to obtain information and resolve issues

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite experience
• Experience with cash application and customer remittance processing
• Experience processing high-volume payments or transactions
• Experience with carrier settlements, transportation, logistics, or a similar industry

Responsibilities

• Process and apply customer payments received via ACH, check, and other payment methods accurately and promptly in accordance with business needs and established deadlines
• Review customer remittance information and supporting documentation to appropriately apply payments and resolve unapplied cash or payment discrepancies
• Research transaction discrepancies and follow through with internal partners to obtain the information needed for resolution
• Review and interpret customer remittance files and Excel spreadsheets and prepare data for entry or upload into NetSuite
• Process routine invoices and operating expenses, including utilities, rent, repairs, capital expenditures, and other general business expenses
• Process invoices through NetSuite, including invoices routed for review and approval through NetSuite Bill Capture
• Process carrier settlements and carrier-related payments accurately and within established deadlines, researching and resolving issues as needed
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation and assist with account reconciliations and other accounting activities as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed