Transportation Coordinator - L1

Gourmet Foods International; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the food industry as a Transportation Coordinator, where you'll engage in administrative coordination and support the transportation department. This fast-paced role includes managing accounts receivable, reconciling payables, and ensuring smooth logistics operations in a team-oriented environment with great benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 30 days per year

Paid Holidays

Free College Tuition

Professional Development Programs

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments and with external vendors.
• Excellent problem-solving and account reconciliation skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payables invoices and apply correct General Ledger (GL) codes.
• Manage Accounts Receivable billing processes.
• Prepare and submit driver expenses for approval.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Coursework

Job description

Job Details Job Location: GFI Northeast - West Caldwell, NJ Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School or GED Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Transportation Description

Job Overview

Join the fast-paced, detail-driven environment at Gourmet Foods International as a Transportation Coordinator. In this role, you’ll support the transportation department with light accounting duties, data reconciliation, expense validation, and administrative coordination. You'll help maintain accurate records across multiple systems, contribute to cross-functional communication, and ensure smooth day-to-day logistics operations.

What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:

• Reconcile payables invoices and apply correct General Ledger (GL) codes.
• Match invoices with purchase receipts to validate transactions.
• Review and validate fuel and hotel transactions for accuracy.
• Manage Accounts Receivable billing processes.
• Assist with collections and monitor aging reports.
• Make travel arrangements for transportation staff as needed.
• Prepare and submit driver expenses for approval.
• Maintain and update Comdata card records.

Things you need to be able to do:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments and with external vendors.
• Excellent problem-solving and account reconciliation skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently with speed and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel and Outlook.

Things that are a plus:

• High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework a plus).
• Minimum 2 years of accounting, administrative, or related experience .

What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:

• Stay Active: Fast-paced work keeps your day moving.
• Flexible Scheduling: We operate 24/7 — let us know what works best for you.
• Career Growth: Advancement opportunities and college tuition reimbursement .
• Innovation: Learn new technologies and support the distribution of innovative products.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Work with a team that values support and collaboration.

What else can we offer?

Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 30 days per year , Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus .

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.

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