Accounting Assistant

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Lincoln, NE, USA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Processes and reconciles financial transactions, prepares deposits, identifies payment discrepancies, reconciles accounts to the general ledger, and posts accounts receivable adjustments in AS400. Supports accounting, billing, rating, and accounts receivable departments while helping document and automate workflows. Requires strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel functions.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
Process and reconcile financial transactions, analyze and automate workflows, manage accounts receivable
adjustments in AS400, and support related departments.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Balances deposit checks with remittance backup, endorses checks, prepares daily deposits, stamps
remittance documents, and posts transactions into the system
* Identifies payment discrepancies, and reconciles cash and company accounts to the general ledger daily
* Analyzes, documents, and automates existing processes utilizing various resources, applications, and tools
* Organizes, reviews and posts accounts receivable cash adjustments to invoices in the AS400 system
* Assists the Rating, Accounts Receivable, Accounting and/or Billing Department(s) as directed
* Receives and carries out instructions
* Maintains regular and predictable attendance
* Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED SKILLS
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
* Possesses strong data, analytical, and strategic planning skills
* Experience with MS Office programs, advanced MS Excel functions and ability to learn and operate
software programs
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Associates degree; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times
* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Skills Required

  • Associate degree, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong data, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel functions experience and ability to learn and operate software programs.
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
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The Company
HQ: Lincoln, NE
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Crete Carrier Corporation is one of the largest privately-owned American trucking companies, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company provides a full spectrum of nationwide freight transportation services across the contiguous United States through its three specialized divisions: Crete Carrier, which focuses on dry van services; Shaffer Trucking, specializing in refrigerated transport; and Hunt Transportation, which provides flatbed services for various commodities.

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