Accounting & Billing Specialist - Transportation and Logistics

Drive Cash Flow. Protect Profitability. Make an Impact.

You're the person who catches the details others miss. You identify billing discrepancies, resolve issues, improve cash flow through effective collections, and ensure every shipment is billed accurately and on time. Your work supports healthy cash flow, billing accuracy, and the financial success of our business.

Performance Plus Global Logistics is a growing third-party logistics (3PL) provider dedicated to building long-term customer partnerships through exceptional service, accountability, and customized transportation solutions. We provide our customers with a full range of transportation solutions, including truckload, LTL, expedited, white glove, trade show, specialized, air, ocean, and international transportation solutions, all delivered with responsive communication, integrity, and a personal level of service.

We're seeking an experienced Accounting and Billing Specialist to manage the accounting and billing activities that support every shipment, from invoicing and collections through reconciliation and cash application. Working closely with Operations, Sales, and customers, you will help ensure billing accuracy, healthy receivables, and efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Manage the complete Accounts Receivable cycle, including customer invoicing, collections, cash application, account maintenance, and customer support.
• Prepare timely and accurate invoices by validating shipment details, pricing, accessorial charges, and supporting documentation.
• Manage collections, resolve billing discrepancies and rebills, and professionally handle customer billing inquiries and disputes while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Monitor customer payment trends and credit exposure to support timely collections and healthy cash flow.

Billing Accuracy & Reconciliation

• Review customer invoices, carrier invoices, pricing, accessorial charges, and shipment details to ensure billing accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Resolve billing discrepancies by working closely with Operations and Sales teams, as well as our customers, while supporting billing across truckload, LTL, expedited, white glove, trade show, air, ocean, international, and other transportation services.
• Escalate pricing or margin discrepancies to the appropriate Account Manager for review and approval when necessary.

Accounts Payable Support

• Cross-train in Accounts Payable to provide backup coverage and support business continuity.
• Review carrier invoices for accuracy, validate charges against shipment details, and assist with resolving billing discrepancies.
• Assist with vendor invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and payment support as business needs require.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience with a strong background in Accounts Receivable, Billing, Collections, and cash flow management.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and cash application preferred.
• Freight brokerage, transportation, logistics, distribution, or other shipment-based accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft 365 applications (including Outlook and Teams). Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and the ability to quickly learn new software platforms are strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent problem-solving ability.
• Professional communication skills with the confidence to work directly with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal teams.
• Proven record of dependable attendance, punctuality, accountability, and consistent job performance.

Success in This Role

Success means you consistently:

• Deliver accurate invoices on time.
• Maintain healthy Accounts Receivable while supporting strong cash flow.
• Identify and resolve shipment billing discrepancies accurately and promptly.
• Take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution.
• Support the continued growth and success of the company through accuracy, accountability, and teamwork.

Who Thrives Here

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operational accounting, takes ownership of their work, communicates openly, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

As a small business, every employee plays an important role in our success. We value dependable professionals who take the time to learn our business, build strong relationships, support their teammates, and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Company contribution)
• 401(k)
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Sick Time
• Graduated Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to broaden your accounting experience across multiple transportation modes
• Small business where your contributions make a visible impact

Join Our Team

At Performance Plus, you'll do more than process invoices. You'll become a trusted member of our accounting team. Your work will help protect cash flow, strengthen customer relationships, and support the financial success of every shipment that moves through our company. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills, collaborate across departments, and make a visible impact in a growing organization where your contributions are recognized.

If you're looking for a role where accuracy matters, accountability is valued, and your work makes a measurable difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Indeed.

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in freight brokerage, transportation, logistics, or another shipment-based business?
• What interests you about joining Performance Plus Global Logistics?

Experience:

• Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Collections?: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Charles, MO 63303 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $34