Careers

The ideal Staff Accountant will be ethical, thorough, and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an internal liaison between accounting and other Longship departments—providing key decision support
• Research and resolve discrepancies and/or accounting errors by examining possible sources of disagreement and create correction plans as needed
• Daily cash application—process and reconcile accounts receivable (A/R) and remittances; apply payments accurately to customer accounts
• Assist Controller with all accounting and accounting systems transactions ensuring timely financial reporting
• Provide financial performance metrics and analysis to management while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting transactions
• Working with other members of the accounting department to compile, analyze, and report financial data.
• Using bookkeeping software and entering information into company files or databases, ensuring that all financial records are complete and accurate.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required)
• 2+ years of proven experience and success in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and math skills.
• Proficiency with computers, email, and a multi-line phone system
• High level of accountability, accuracy, and efficiency, especially when multitasking.
• Ability to work in a team setting while producing independent results

Schedule:

• Full-time; Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What we offer you:

• Annual Salary: $50,000
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with great company matching
• Paid on-site training, paid time off and paid holidays
• Internal advancement opportunities & career development
• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center
• Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

The ideal Bilingual Logistics Specialist speaks fluent English and Spanish, is eager to learn, highly motivated to succeed, and possess a positive, energetic demeanor.

The Bilingual Logistics Specialist must be good at balancing relationships, demonstrates strong communication, and is able to resolve problems in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between carrier, shipper, and receiver
• Facilitate the movement of the customer freight – entering loads from customer tenders, scheduling/rescheduling appointments for all loads, etc.
• Monitor daily pick-ups/deliveries and verify loads arrived on time & in good condition
• Escalate Account Executive on problem loads, and the actions that will or have been taken
• Update receivers and customers on the status of loads
• Negotiate and confirm rates with carriers
• Manage detention, layover, and other accessorial costs with carrier
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• Must speak English and Spanish fluently (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 3rd Party Logistics experience; selling, quoting, & booking freight (preferred)
• Strong prioritization skills, multitasking skills, and works with a sense of urgency
• Flexible, willing to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
• Ability to work in a team setting, while also delivering independent results
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer literacy and verbal & written communication skills
• An ability to apply common sense to resolve issues and complete tasks effectively

Schedule:

• Full-time; Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

What we offer you:

• Annual salary: $40,000 
• Commission package and quarterly bonus opportunities
• Optional ability to bring new clientele to an Account Executive’s book for extra commission
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with great company matching
• On-site training, career development, & advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center
• Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

The ideal Logistics Specialist is eager to learn, highly motivated to succeed, and possess a positive, energetic demeanor.

The Logistics Specialist must be good at balancing relationships, demonstrates strong communication, and is able to resolve problems in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between carrier, shipper, and receiver
• Facilitate the movement of the customer freight – entering loads from customer tenders, scheduling/rescheduling appointments for all loads, etc.
• Monitor daily pick-ups/deliveries and verify loads arrived on time & in good condition
• Escalate Account Executive on problem loads, and the actions that will or have been taken
• Update receivers and customers on the status of loads
• Negotiate and confirm rates with carriers
• Manage detention, layover, and other accessorial costs with carrier
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 3rd Party Logistics experience; selling, quoting, & booking freight (preferred)
• Strong prioritization skills, multitasking skills, and works with a sense of urgency
• Flexible, willing to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
• Ability to work in a team setting, while also delivering independent results
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer literacy and verbal & written communication skills
• An ability to apply common sense to resolve issues and complete tasks effectively

Schedule:

• Full-time; Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

What we offer you:

• Annual salary: $40,000 
• Commission package and quarterly bonus opportunities
• Optional ability to bring new clientele to an Account Executive’s book for extra commission
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with great company matching
• On-site training, career development, & advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center
• Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

The ideal Night Dispatcher candidate will maintain regular and punctual attendance, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external parties, and must have the ability to work independently as well as in team setting.

Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming calls as they arrive on the Night Dispatch que
• Perform check calls as directed by Longship Account Executives
• Provide timely and efficient updates to Account Executives as they become available
• Use effective listening skills to collect required information and/or to identify potential conflicts
• Practice professional phone etiquette; provide excellent customer service to customers and carriers
• Troubleshoot problem loads and resolve issues pertaining to delays, accidents, pickup/delivery numbers, and paperwork questions
• Issue advances to carriers pertaining to unloading charges and fuel advances
• Maintain communication with carrier while loads are in transit
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• High school graduate (Associate Degree preferred)
• Dispatching experience (preferred not required)
• Customer service background preferably in a call center environment
• Attention to detail and confident decision-making skills
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently
• Proficient computer literacy

Schedule:

This is a full-time position with hours ranging from 35-40hrs/per week. The working schedule is posted monthly, and we ask that qualifying candidates have the following availability:

• Monday-Friday: 5PM – 1AM
• Saturday: 8AM – 8PM
• Sunday: 8AM – 8PM

What we offer you:

• $15/per hour
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401K great company matching
• Paid time off
• On-site training, career development & advancement opportunities
• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility with a private fitness center
• Intramural sports, strong comradery, and a collaborative work environment

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Longship recently opened a new office in St. Petersburg, FL and are currently hiring for the position of Account Executive.

Our Account Executives are highly motivated, goal oriented and strong communicators who succeed in a fast-paced environment. They oversee customer shipments from pickup to on-time delivery, assuring an efficient process. Every time.

Our Account Executives set and maintain high standards of service and reliability and we take pride in their contributions. As such, we are committed to recruiting, training, and retaining intelligent and tenacious individuals. Our technology and resources are top-of-the-line, and our personnel are some of the best in the business.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect and develop strong professional relationships—via phone and e-mails — to sell freight transportation brokerage services
• Provide full cycle customer service from contract to delivery
• Understand the customers’ shipping needs and negotiate rates
• Contact carriers/trucking companies to find the most efficient shipping option, provide order tracking and delivery confirmation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain the flow of business information with a sense of urgency
• Contacting customers daily to not only generate revenue but maintain the relationship
• Responsible for identifying sales opportunities and closing sales
• Other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Entrepreneurial sales approach, no set territories.
• Cold calling- not afraid to pick up the phone
• Aptitude and appreciation for selling in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and follow-thru abilities.
• Strong work ethic with a team mentality

What we offer you:

• Starting salary: $42,000
• Uncapped commissions paid bi-weekly; Longship has one of the highest commission pay-outs within the industry
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K with great company matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Quarterly sales rewards, including trips, monetary bonuses and more
• 26-week, on-site training program
• Internal advancement opportunities, & career development

To apply, submit a resume and brief introduction to applicants@longship.us

Longship is an at-will employer. Longship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.