Staff Accountant

Carter Logistics LLC•Anderson, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports core accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, month-end closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). This role works closely with AR/AP, billing, and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data across freight and logistics transactions and supports the Corporate Controller in maintaining a strong internal control environment, including J-SOX compliance requirements applicable to the LOGISTEED Group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
2–4 years of accounting experience exhibiting a working knowledge of GAAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables); hands-on experience with ERP Systems, Microsoft D365 strongly preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes
Solid organizational and time-management skills, with ability to meet close deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with operations and billing teams
Exposure to basic treasury/cash management activities (bank transfers, wire processing, reconciliations) a plus
Experience reconciling sub-ledger activity (AR/AP/fixed assets) to the general ledger a plus

Nice To Haves

Exposure to freight billing/settlement systems or Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Familiarity with carrier cost accrual methodology and revenue cutoff practices
Experience supporting external audit requests, SOX/J-SOX documentation, or control testing
Prior involvement in daily cash positioning or treasury workflows within an ERP system
Knowledge of TMW software is a plus
Ability to learn new programs as necessary

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries in Microsoft D365 in support of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Perform account reconciliations (bank, intercompany, prepaid, accrued liabilities, revenue/cost accruals)
Assist with freight revenue recognition, including in-transit cutoff analysis using ELD/load data and load-level cost accruals
Assist with fixed asset accounting, including tracking of tractors, trailers, and equipment
Identify and help resolve discrepancies between D365 and operational/dispatch systems
Support daily treasury functions, including cash positioning, bank transfers, wire/ACH processing, and monitoring of company bank accounts
Assist with bank reconciliations and cash forecasting to support liquidity and working capital needs
Maintain and reconcile sub-ledger transaction activity (AR, AP, fixed assets) to the general ledger, researching and resolving variances
Review and process sub-ledger entries such as invoices, cash receipts, disbursements, and accruals for accuracy and proper coding
Assist with process documentation, control narratives, and internal control compliance
Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned