Senior Accountant

Trak Group•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing transportation and warehousing organization. This position will play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, audit support, and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of progressive accounting experience, a strong understanding of GAAP, and the ability to analyze financial information and communicate meaningful insights to operational and financial leadership. Experience within transportation, logistics, distribution, or warehousing is highly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of professional accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting internal or external audits.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with accounting or ERP software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience within transportation, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or a related industry.
CPA designation or progress toward certification.
Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
Advanced Excel, data analysis, or financial modeling experience.
Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
Demonstrated success improving accounting processes or internal controls.
Experience leading projects or serving as a senior resource to other accounting team members.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Complete journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial results and investigate unusual transactions or discrepancies.
Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered according to established reporting deadlines.
Support improvements to month-end and year-end close processes.
Perform detailed budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.
Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and operating costs to identify trends and opportunities.
Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers within transportation and warehousing activities.
Prepare financial analysis to support management decision-making.
Support and provide oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
Maintain general ledger accuracy and investigate account discrepancies.
Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
Maintain supporting accounting documentation and financial records.
Assist with cash, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations as assigned.
Coordinate documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
Work directly with auditors to respond to questions and resolve outstanding requests.
Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support federal, state, and local tax preparation and compliance activities.
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, AP, AR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
Analyze operating and financial data to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
Communicate financial findings clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
Participate in accounting system, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.