Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

  Job Title: Accounting Manager

MW Logistics is currently positioning itself for growth.  We are currently seeking individuals for the position of Account Manager to join our team.  

Accounting Manager (Individual Contributor Role) – a Functional Manager of accounting duties) Oversee company’s day to day financials. Prepare financial statements and analysis.

About MW Logistics:
MW Logistics is an award-winning, privately held third-party logistics (3PL) provider with nearly 25 years in the industry. Specializing in Dedicated Freight, Freight Brokerage, Yard Management and Drayage services, we cover North America, including the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. We serve customers across various sectors, from packaged goods and retail to industrial supplies, and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, tailored logistics solutions.

Responsibilities:  

• Processes and reviews all things A/R, A/P and collections.  Ensure all items are processed and resolve discrepancies in system (Mcleod) with customers and third parties that are part of the process. 
• Pull requested reports for audit, reconciling and those requested for leadership review. 
• Review and resolve short payments reported. 
• Assist Customers and Carriers with Accounting billing/payment questions.
• Post and review Comdata wires 
• Upload new rates into Mcleod.
• Audit items in settlement for Void
• Send remits to carriers.
• Create a release banking files for Direct deposit.
• Obtain credit Duns reports for new carriers.
• Complete months end close responsibilities for Controller.
• Back up for A/P, A/R coordinator/specialist
• Work with the inside customers (other departments within the company) and outside customers and provide outstanding customer support. 
• Ensure all things accounting are processed in an automated manner through Mcleod. 

  Professional Qualification and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
• 1 – 3 years Mcleod Experience 
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willing to learn new/ different ways of accomplishing tasks.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Pay attention to details.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills (Internal and External) 

  Characteristics for Success in This Role:

• Strong initiative and can work independently. 
• Takes initiative to assess and improve operational efficiencies of work responsibilities. 
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritizing skills. 
• Must be able to handle several tasks at once in a fast-paced environment. 
• Takes pride in work, exhibiting accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Solution-oriented mindset. 
• Ability to work in an ever-changing, dynamic environment. 
• Pursues and expands knowledge of other positions and functions to broaden ability and scope and for career development.  
• Ability to work collaboratively with both internal business colleagues and external customers and resources.

Office:

Hours:  In-office, 8:00am – 5:00 pm.  A one-hour lunch between 11:00 am – 1:00pm as scheduled by department leadership to ensure ongoing coverage.  As a 24/7/365 operation, must be available to work after hours, weekend and holiday hours as needed to meet work demands.

Reports to:  Assistant Controller

Physical requirements:  Sedentary - Involves lifting articles weighing no more than 10 pounds at a time or occasionally lifting or carrying articles such as docket files, ledgers, or small tools; and despite involving sitting on a regular basis, may require walking or standing on an occasional basis.

Working conditions:   Office environment