What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Miller Transfer?
Join the industry leader! Established in 1968, Miller Transfer is a legal and specialized flatbed carrier transporting high value machinery and over-dimensional freight.
Miller Transfer is seeking a motivated, well-rounded accounting professional to join our accounting department as an Accounting Specialist. This position is ideal for someone with solid, broad-based accounting clerical experience who can move comfortably between payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable work. Payroll and driver settlements are a core part of the role, but we're just as interested in candidates who bring strong all-around accounting skills and thrive in a busy, multi-tasking environment. The Accounting Specialist will work on site, Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00pm
Responsibilities:
- Prepare weekly payroll for company personnel, including timecard review, expense validation, benefit and deduction accuracy, and submission of withholding payments.
- Process daily payments to independent contractors, ensuring accurate deduction of advances, insurance, escrow, and other withholdings.
- Maintain and reconcile contractor escrow and deduction accounts.
- Respond to contractor inquiries regarding settlements, deductions, and payment status in a timely and professional manner.
- Review state permit data entry and complete monthly reconciliations.
- Perform daily cash application and prepare bank deposits.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of W-2 and 1099 forms.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Experience Desired:
- Associate's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent hands-on accounting experience.
- 2 years of well-rounded accounting clerical experience, ideally spanning payroll/driver settlements, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable; transportation or logistics industry experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Will require an Excel test prior to hire.
- Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMW preferred).
- Familiarity with accounting systems (Great Plains preferred).
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Highly organized with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and prioritize effectively.
In return, we offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive medical benefits program and ability to lower the cost by active participation in the wellness program, paid holidays and vacation, company matching 401K, flexible spending account, on-site fitness area and bonus incentives.
Join the industry leader and steer your career forward! Send your resume along with a cover letter stating why you feel you would be a good fit for this position.
Visit our website to learn more www.millertransfer.com
Position requires passing pre employment drug testing
Pay: $23.00 - $26.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you write your own formulas, create pivot tables and VLOOKUP formulas?
Experience:
- Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $27