Accounting Specialist

Lynden Transport is looking for an Accounting Specialist who provides support in the accounting department by performing the following duties. This position interfaces with the operational and costing ledgers of the company and can be a stepping stone for future opportunities. This position is considered a non-safety-sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Accumulates, enters, validates and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary systems, such as revenue, lane cost or fuel & mileage system. Assigns general ledger account codes, transaction or identification numbers and other data to invoices or other source documents. Obtains vouchers and other supporting documentation with appropriate approvals. Summarizes details in separate ledgers or spreadsheets.

Prepare and review accounts receivable aging reports to monitor outstanding balances and support collection efforts.

Prepares, scans and processes documents in company imaging system. Ensures appropriate indexing for retrieval of scanned documents. Maintains record of items imaged, stored and deleted.

Compiles and sorts documents such as invoices, receipts, freight bills or other documents substantiating business transactions. Files, scans, prepares for disbursement or otherwise handles documents and other records as directed.

Records, traces, and enters information on company computer system as required. Makes inquiries from computer system. Operates other simple business machines. Maintains details of business transactions or other records as required. Counts, weighs, measures, and records number of units or other data as directed. Makes calculations in totaling the accounts, determining discounts and computing extensions.

Audits transactions and documents, including freight bills, interline carrier bills and other supporting documentation to ensure propriety and compliance with contracts and company policy.

Compiles financial information to prepare journal entries and reconciliations, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. 

Assist with the preparation of data for data analytics

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Customer Service, Sales, Pricing, and Operations teams to resolve issues, align processes, and support the operations.

Answers telephones and gives information to callers.

May assist in special projects as requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field with 0–1 year of relevant experience.

Must have strong Excel skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to speak clearly and produce quality written communications. Ability to effectively present information to Individuals or small groups.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Strong organization skills with ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time.

Must be able to use keyboard and 10-key efficiently for extended periods. Position requires ability to listen, write, and conduct phone communications for extended periods. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Dependable and consistent attendance required.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.