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Vaco by Highspring

Bookkeeper

Vaco by Highspring, Stratford, Connecticut, United States, 06497

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$28.00/hr - $31.00/hr Role: Bookkeeper - Logistics & Distribution Overview

Our client, a fast-growing

logistics & distribution

company, is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting and support high-volume operations across warehouses, carriers, and 3PL partners. The ideal candidate understands

freight, carrier invoicing, 3PL billing, EDI flows, and sales/use tax

in a multi-entity, multi-state environment. Responsibilities

Maintain the

general ledger

and record daily transactions (cash, A/P, A/R, credit cards). Process

accounts payable : 3-way match to POs/receipts/BOLs, code to lanes/jobs, route approvals, schedule payments. Manage

accounts receivable : generate EDI/B2B invoices (810s), apply cash, maintain aging, follow up on past-dues. Reconcile

carrier and 3PL statements

(accessorials, fuel surcharges, detention/demurrage); resolve discrepancies with Ops. Perform monthly

bank and credit card reconciliations ; research and clear reconciling items promptly. Prepare

journal entries

(freight and landed-cost accruals, prepaids, fixed assets) and maintain supporting schedules. Track

in-transit inventory , receiving variances, and 3PL adjustments; assist with cycle counts/true-ups. Coordinate

sales & use tax

filings and nexus monitoring; assist with

1099

preparation. Support month-end close, KPI reporting (DSO, dispute rate, accessorial %), and audit PBC requests. Recommend

process improvements

to streamline billing, chargeback resolution, and reconciliations. Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent experience). 2-4+ years

bookkeeping/staff accounting;

logistics, distribution, or 3PL

experience strongly preferred. Proficiency with

accounting/ERP

(NetSuite, Sage Intacct, MS Dynamics, or similar) and

Excel

(lookups, pivots). Familiarity with

TMS/WMS

workflows (e.g., ShipStation, Extensiv, Manhattan, Blue Yonder) and

EDI

documents (850/810). Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication; comfortable partnering with Operations and Customer Success. Nice to Have

Experience with

Bill.com ,

Concur/Expensify ,

Avalara/TaxJar . Multi-entity, multi-currency exposure; prior

retail/wholesale chargeback

reconciliation. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. Where required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Accounting/Auditing Industries

Manufacturing

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