Accounting Specialist

Accounting Assistant Expanding international distribution company is looking to add an Accounting/Office Assistant. This is a newly created position due to growth with the company in their South Charlotte office. Logistics experience is a big plus This position is located in South Charlotte, NC with an hourly pay range of $25-27/hr. This is a contract to hire position. Duties Enter Commercial Invoices in QuickBooks Assist with accounts receivable, billing and accounts payable Prepare Declaration of Manufacturing forms Prepare Allocation worksheets for necessary shipments Send required docs to customer, clearing agent and trucker Send original Bills of Lading (BOL) via FedEx to SSL or freight forwarder Keep customer information spreadsheet updated and current to include employee changes, trucker changes, etc. Keep Shipment requirement spreadsheet updated and current Purchase orders and Pro Forma Invoice processing Prepare and send Sales Confirmation to customers Track deliveries and invoice customers using QuickBooks, entering data for each invoice in appropriate spreadsheets Monthly Sales Register Shipment requirement Shipment allocation sheet Consignment spreadsheets Warehouse spreadsheet Calculate current import duty charges and update Duty Spreadsheet Experience and Skills Required: Under-graduate degree with 3+years' experience in office administration 2 years of accounting operations experience Logistics experience is a big plus Ability to work independently with customers, truckers, shipping lines, etc. Organizational and coordination abilities Excellent communication, interpersonal skills with team orientation Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment Should be Computer-savvy with ability to work on MS Office specifically Excel Knowledge of QuickBooks Key Skills / Words: Administrative Billing Accounts receivable Accounts payable Office Assistant Quickbooks Accounting Administration Bachelor's Degree Requirement: No