Charger Logistics is a world class asset-based carrier. We specialize in delivering assets, on time and on budget. With the diverse fleet of equipment, we can handle a range of freight, including dedicated loads, specialized hauls, temperature-controlled goods and HAZMAT cargo.
Charger logistics invests time and support into its employees to provide them with the room to learn and grow their expertise and work their way up. We are entrepreneurial-minded organization that welcomes and support individual idea and strategies. We are looking for an organized and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as an Accounting assistant for our Brampton, ON office.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor customer account details for non-payment, delayed payments and other irregularities and update payments / reconciliation in Quick Books.
- Investigate delinquent receivables accounts by communicating with customers via email and phone.
- Effectively communicate with external system support regarding payment escalations, payment status, ensuring that expectations are met within the stipulated turnaround time.
- Create and maintain daily spreadsheets, to monitor cashflow movements.
- Research rejected invoices and corrects process, carrier rates either internal within TMS or with carrier to ensure accrual matching.
- Prepare and submit weekly outstanding receivables report.
- Review, process, and evaluate bills or invoices for services rendered.
- Reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
- Compile and review require customs documentation, such as customs invoices, and certificates of origin (not limited to).
- Enter new orders into the system and maintain the customer portals with up to date information.
- Provide administrative support including generation of reports, presentations, policies and general correspondence documents.
- Prepare and submit weekly reports for internal review as well as per client requests.
- Other ad-hoc duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree concentrating in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar field.
- 2+ years of experience with the similar role is an asset
- Experience in the transportation industry is a plus. Experience working with international locations and business partners in Canada, the United States and Mexico is an add-on.
- Efficient in spreadsheets, internet applications and ERP system.
- Must have thorough knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable accounting policies, journal entries and accruals.
- Knowledge of equipment financing (in particular transportation equipment), would be considered an asset
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new software quickly.
- Good time-management with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Healthcare Benefit Package
- Career Growth
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or similar field.
- 2+ years experience in a similar accounts receivable or accounting role.
- Experience in the transportation industry and/or working with international partners (Canada, US, Mexico).
- Proficiency with QuickBooks for payment posting and reconciliation.
- Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
- Efficient with spreadsheets, internet applications and ERP systems.
- Thorough knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable policies, journal entries and accruals.
- Knowledge of equipment financing (particularly transportation equipment).
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.
- Good time-management, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
What We Do
Charger Logistics' strives to offer the best client focused logistics solution. We start with flexibility. By offering various safe and efficient solutions for all product sizes, weights and sensitivities our limits are minimal. Additionally, our network, various locations throughout North America and fleet size allow us to offer our clients what they need every time. Charger Logistics was founded in the early 2000's and has grown by leaps and bounds since then. From owning a single truck to owning a fleet of over eight-hundred trucks, two-thousand trailers including reefers, dry vans, chassis, flat beds, step decks and more! A lot has changed however, our commitment to our clients will never change.
