Accounting Clerk

Description Classification: Temporary

Compensation: $11.00 to $12.00 per hour

Accounting Clerk needed for a logistics company in Oakland County. As the Accounting Clerk, duties include Receiving, auditing and approving Carrier invoices for designated Client, Following instructions and assigned work processes, Establishing working relationship with Client and Carriers, Identifying and disputing Carrier invoice discrepancies, Performing necessary follow-up with Carrier to ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues, Documenting any and all variances in Client requirements or internal processes, Acquiring and retaining vast knowledge related to AP/AR functions, Client requirements and global freight terminology/processes, Performing additional work assignments as needed.

3+ years experience working as an Accounting Clerk preferably in the logistics industry or global freight. Must be very organized, independent worker with strong time management skills. Must have strong customer service to built relationships with the carriers. This is a temporary to full-time position, but starts off with Part-Time hours.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

Accountemps is the world's leader in specialized temporary financial staffing. We provide exciting temporary, temporary-to-hire and project opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance and many more. Through our parent company, Robert Half, we've been matching highly skilled finance and accounting professionals with clients since 1948. Our relationships with top companies in more than 360 locations worldwide ensure you enjoy competitive pay, challenging careers and assignments with excellent opportunities for full-time employment. Don't just take our word for it. In 2008 FORTUNE® magazine again ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of "America's Most Admired Companies" (FORTUNE, March 17, 2008). Nine out of 10 of our clients and candidates would recommend our service to a colleague. Apply now or contact your local Accountemps office at 1.800.803.8367 or visit accountemps.com to find out more about this job and other job opportunities. Accountemps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements Intermediate Accounts Payable, Basic Logistics and Distribution, Intermediate Audit, Intermediate Accounts Receivable, Intermediate MS Excel, Intermediate MS Access