(Sr.) Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist


Department: Accounting


Reports To: Accounting Manager


Location: Duluth, GA (Headquarters)


Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt


Company Overview


Global Expedited Transportation Freight Corp. (GET Freight) is a rapidly growing drayage and transportation provider headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, with satellite operations in Mobile, AL; Savannah, GA; and Oakland, CA. Since our founding in 2020, we have emerged as a trusted logistics partner for major clients including Hyundai Motors, KIA Motors, and Hyundai MOBIS.


With a strong foundation in operational excellence and a forward-looking commitment to sustainability and innovation, GET Freight is scaling toward a national footprint of over 500 trucks. We are building a top-tier team to lead industry transformation and long-term success.


Position Summary


The Accounting Specialist (Entry Level) provides hands-on support across daily accounting operations with a primary focus on Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R) & Billing, cash/bank reconciliations, data entry, and records management. This role is ideal for early-career candidates who want to build a foundation in corporate accounting within transportation/logistics. You will work closely with the Assistant Manager and Accounting Manager to meet close deadlines, maintain data accuracy, and strengthen internal controls.


Key Responsibilities


1) Accounts Payable (A/P)

• Enter and route vendor invoices for approval; perform basic 3-way match (PO/receipt/invoice) when applicable.

• Prepare payment runs, employee expense reimbursements, and corporate card reconciliations per cutoff schedules.

• Maintain vendor files (W-9, terms, banking details) and help resolve invoice/statement discrepancies.

2) Accounts Receivable (A/R) & Billing

• Generate customer invoices (including accessorial: detention, demurrage, chassis) from operational data.

• Collect PODs/supporting documents; email invoices and statements; post cash receipts and apply to invoices.

• Support collection activities (courtesy reminders, logging customer responses) and escalate past-due items.

3) Cash & Reconciliations

• Perform daily bank balance checks; prepare basic cash activity summaries.

• Complete bank and key balance sheet reconciliations; clear reconciling items promptly.

4) Month-End Close Support

• Prepare recurring journals and accrual support as directed (fuel, accessorial, AP accruals).

• Maintain schedules and checklists to meet the close calendar; ensure files are complete.

5) Data Quality, Records & Reporting

• Enter and validate rates, G/L codes, and freight/accessorial mappings in the system.

• Maintain organized digital files (invoices, statements, approvals, receipts) per SOP and policy.

• Produce routine reports (AP aging, AR aging, invoice status, unmatched items) for team review.

6) Cross-Functional Collaboration & Service

• Partner with Operations/Dispatch on missing data, rate issues, and delivery documentation.

• Respond to internal/external inquiries professionally and within agreed timelines.

Measurable Goals (KPIs)

• On-time processing of AP and AR within established cutoffs and service levels.

• Accuracy rate on data entry and coding (target set by team; monitored via monthly QA).

• Bank reconciliations completed per close calendar with reconciling items cleared promptly.

• Support reduction of past-due AR (DSO improvement initiatives owned by the team).

• Zero repeat findings on documentation/compliance checks.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

• 1-2 years of accounting experience (internships, part-time, or co-op experience welcome).

• Exposure to A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, or data-entry accuracy preferred.

• Excel: Comfortable with formulas, sorting/filtering, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH and pivot tables.

• Systems: Experience with accounting software; QuickBooks preferred.

• Familiarity with A/P automation, expense tools, and banking portals is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and organization in a high-volume environment.

• Clear written/verbal communication; responsive and service-oriented.

• Integrity, confidentiality, and a team-first mindset.

• Bilingual in Korean preferred but not required.

Work Schedule and Location

• Standard workweek: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Occasional support for after-hours as required.

• Primary work location is Duluth, GA.

• Occasional travel to branch offices (Mobile, AL / Savannah, GA / Oakland, CA) may be required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: 85% company-paid

• Dental & Vision Insurance: 80% company-paid

• Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD): 100% company-paid

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours annually

• Sick Leave: 40 hours annually

• Paid Holidays: 14 days annually

• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% of company match