Senior Accountant - Standard Forwarding Freight, LLC : Job Details

Job Description: Senior Accountant Work: Hybrid Salary: $85,000-$100,000 Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance, 401K Job Summary Standard Forwarding Freight is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing LTL organization. In this role, you will be a key member of the accounting team, responsible for a variety of accounting functions including month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), experience in the transportation industry, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage complex account reconciliations, with a focus on transportation-specific accounts.
• Perform detailed account analysis and investigate financial variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Review and process invoices.
• Develop and maintain accounting documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in annual audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors.
• Generate management reporting and financial dashboards.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support internal control documentation and process improvements.
• Prepare internal financial reports for management.
• Assist with external reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3 years in the transportation/logistics industry.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with accounting software systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of transportation-specific accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a lean, dynamic accounting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LTL (Less Than Truckload) accounting.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with transportation management software (TMS).
• Familiarity with freight billing and revenue recognition.
• Understanding of transportation industry cost accounting.