Accounting Specialist

SET Logistics; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Growth opportunities

Training provided

Job summary

SET Logistics, LLC is seeking a detail‑oriented Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting operations in a fast‑paced freight brokerage. No prior freight knowledge required; training is provided to cover billing, AR processes, portals, and SET procedures.

This entry‑level role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to learn multiple systems while collaborating with Operations and Sales teams for timely billing.

Qualifications

• Understanding of invoicing, AR, payments, and reconciliations.
• Comfort with numbers and detail‑oriented work.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Strong organization and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and navigate multiple platforms.
• College coursework or degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Experience in customer service or office support is a plus; logistics experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer invoicing, AR, payment posting, and general accounting support.
• Review load and delivery docs to ensure billing readiness.
• Research billing discrepancies and help resolve issues.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and past‑due balances.
• Apply payments and keep account records accurate.
• Coordinate with Operations, Sales, and other teams on billing issues.
• Navigate accounting software, McLeod/TMS tools, and portals.
• Maintain organized documentation and clear notes on accounts.
• Support reconciliations, reporting, and ad hoc accounting projects.

Skills

Basic accounting

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Learning new systems

Excel proficiency

Sage experience

McLeod experience

AR/invoicing basics

Education

Accounting/Finance coursework

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Sage

McLeod

TMS software

Job description

SET Logistics, LLC is a licensed freight broker, serving shippers (customers) of all sizes across the United States and Canada by coordinating movement of their commercial goods with SET’s vast network of contracted third‑party motor carriers and transport companies. Founded in 2013, we’ve SET ourselves apart by providing unmatched service and unparalleled communication to our customers. Using advanced technology and tracking solutions, our customers can “SET it and forget it.” Headquartered in Oneonta, AL with offices in Birmingham and Mobile, we are rapidly growing and seeking individuals who can make an impact.

Role Overview

SET Logistics is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced freight brokerage environment.

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone who understands basic accounting principles and is ready to build practical experience. Previous transportation or logistics experience is not required. We are willing to train the right person on freight billing, accounts receivable processes, customer portals, transportation management systems, and SET‑specific procedures.

What You’ll Do

• 01 Assist with customer invoicing, accounts receivable, payment posting, and general accounting support.
• 02 Review load and delivery documentation to ensure shipments are ready for accurate and timely billing.
• 03 Research billing, payment, and account discrepancies and help resolve issues quickly.
• 04 Follow up on outstanding invoices, past‑due balances, and customer payment commitments.
• 05 Apply and reconcile customer payments and maintain accurate account records.
• 06 Work with Operations, Sales, and other internal teams to resolve billing or documentation issues.
• 07 Navigate accounting software, McLeod/TMS tools, customer portals, and multiple systems efficiently.
• 08 Maintain organized documentation, accurate data entry, and clear notes on account activity.
• 09 Support account reconciliations, reporting, and additional Accounting team projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including invoicing, accounts receivable, payments, and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers and financial information.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, including confidence speaking with customers.
• Strong organization, follow‑up, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and move between multiple screens and platforms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Sage, McLeod, or other accounting/TMS experience is a plus.
• Accounting, Finance, Business coursework or degree preferred, but practical knowledge and aptitude will be considered.
• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, AR, customer service, or office experience preferred; logistics experience is not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for professional growth.
• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance provided by the company.
• Retirement benefits to support your long‑term financial goals.
• Paid holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays and personal time off to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to grow into broader accounting and finance responsibilities as SET continues to expand.
• Opportunities to grow and take on broader accounting and finance responsibilities.

Who succeeds at set

Successful Accounting Specialists are accurate, organized, dependable, curious, and willing to learn. They take ownership of their work, communicate clearly, follow through on details, and stay comfortable working across multiple systems in a fast‑moving environment. A strong accounting foundation matters more than prior logistics experience – we can teach the freight side.