Logistics Broker Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite Only
Positions Available: 2
Location: Schoolcraft, MI
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Classification: Exempt

Job Summary

The Logistics Broker Accounting Specialist manages the day-to-day transactional financial operations of our non-asset freight brokerage. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring accurate invoicing, timely carrier settlements, and the swift resolution of billing disputes. This is a strict on-site position at our office in Schoolcraft, MI ; no remote work is available for this role. The ideal candidate has strong foundational bookkeeping skills and a solid understanding of freight shipping documentation.

Core Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Invoicing: Bill customers accurately for freight movements, compile and attach required shipping documents (such as Bills of Lading and Proof of Delivery), and track incoming customer payments.
• Accounts Payable & Carrier Settlements: Process carrier payments, verify rate confirmations against incoming bills from third-party motor carriers or owner-operators, and manage carrier factoring or quick-pay programs.
• Dispute & Discrepancy Resolution: Identify and resolve carrier or customer billing differences, manage cargo claims documentation, and audit accessorial charges like detention, layover, or lumper fees.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical freight-bookkeeping experience.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with general ledger software such as QuickBooks and standard office productivity suites (Microsoft Excel). Experience with specialized Transportation Management Systems (TMS) a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of freight billing documents (PODs, BOLs) and standard non-asset freight brokerage operations.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with carriers and customers to resolve payment discrepancies.