Accounting Operations Specialist

About Shipwell

In a world where shipping expectations and complexity are greater than ever, Shipwell is on a mission to empower supply chain efficiency at scale across every company size, stage, and industry. Supply chain solutions today are highly disconnected, rigid, and difficult to use, but Shipwell is disrupting the status quo.  Our solution combines everything our customers need in a comprehensive platform that adapts as the market and business demands change, so they can effectively manage the entire process in one place and never have to rip and replace. Shipwell is proud to be recognized by industry experts as a leader in shipping and logistics, including Gartner Magic Quadrant for TMS and Forbes 2020 Next Billion-Dollar Startup.  Join us and be part of the Shipping Evolution(R)

Our Culture

Shipwell is a fast-paced, high-energy start-up that strives to build the future of shipping every day. Diversity of thought and cross-department collaboration is very important to us. We deliver open, honest, careful communication and work as hard as we play. We create & deliver solutions that are revolutionizing the industry, which brings excitement and purpose to our work. If you are looking for a place that will help you tap into your best work-self and give you hands-on experience building something big, then we invite you to come and build the future of shipping with us! 

About the Role

The Accounting Operations Specialist role provides you with a unique opportunity to join a high growth, third-party logistics company as we pivot into a record-breaking 4th year. You will be responsible for the review of customer and carrier financials, and the subsequent invoicing of customers and payment of carriers. The Accounting Operations Specialist will work closely with the rest of the Financial Operations Team to maintain & improve daily operations with the opportunity for various project-based work and room for growth.

What you’ll do when you get here:

• Audit and process invoices sent to customers and bills paid to carriers on a daily basis 
• Effectively communicate with customers and carriers to reconcile discrepancies and variances as needed
• Identify synergies to improve current financial operations processes through critical thinking and analysis
• Assist with application of customer payments
• Collaborate internally with multiple departments across the organization to ensure accurate invoicing and billing to include audit of outstanding invoicing and billing holds. 
• Respond to payment status and rate confirmation inquiries

What you need to have:

• A high school degree or equivalent work experience in finance and invoicing/billing 
• Freight bill audit experience - Less Than Truckload, Truckload, & White Glove
• Experience with data entry into accounting systems
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail 
• Team-oriented mindset and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Looking to be part of a growing company and open to taking on new challenges

What is Preferred:

• Netsuite experience
• G-Suite experience

Why Shipwell:

• 401k plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous parental leave
• Competitive salary and equity opportunity
• Team building events and office competitions
• Friendly, talented, and inclusive company culture
• Offices in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL or 100% remote
• Health, vision, dental, teladoc, STD, LTD, & Life insurance
• Incredible growth opportunity at a fast growing company
• Subsidized gym, cell phone, learning and commuter reimbursements
• Receive an elite technology package to include a brand new MacBook Pro!

Here at Shipwell, we are a Remote Forward company. You have the opportunity to work within one of our office location cities (Austin and Chicago) or you can choose to be fully remote. 

Shipwell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any sort. We do celebrate diversity and believe experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Diversity in our team makes for better problem solving, more creative thinking, and ultimately a better product and company culture.

Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of impact, dedication, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced and collaborative environment. Shipwell strives to have an inclusive work environment; so if you are hard working & good at what you do then please come as you are.  We want you to contribute, grow, & learn at Shipwell and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for.

We are looking forward to adding new perspectives to our team!

For more information about Shipwell visit shipwell.com, or connect with us on Twitter @shipwell, LinkedIn, and Facebook.com/Shipwellinc.