A logistics accountant is given the duty of performing job responsibilities such as:
Settling the company records of accounting by determining the exact amounts payable as well as those pending for cash receiving.
Managing and processing financial deals among various companies and/or clients, at times beyond national boundaries.
A logistics accountant has to wrap up financial tasks within a stipulated period of accounting, without failing out on a single aspect even. It is his duty to cross-check all the entries in the various accounting books and financial statements so as to identify any faults or error that might have occurred and also adopt immediate measures to solve the accounting problem.
Manage freights and review rates as per the company rules.
Ensure proper abiding of the strictures imposed for management of logistics accounts.
Assess the modes of payments, rate of return, policies and benefits underlying the program, and other details that form part of logistics accounting.
Co-ordinate with various parties for signing financial contracts and agreements, with thorough adherence of legal issues.
Preparation of logistics account reports and properly forwarding them to higher authorities.