Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations for a company within the transportation services industry. This position is responsible for reconciling financial transactions, reviewing account discrepancies, processing payments and chargebacks, and supporting internal audits and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience with financial reconciliations, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily and monthly cash, check, and credit card transactions, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and reconcile daily deposits, cash receipts, and accounts receivable transactions.
• Research, process, and resolve credit card chargebacks, bank disputes, and non-sufficient funds (NSF) payments.
• Prepare customer refunds and maintain accurate financial transaction records.
• Perform internal audits of financial transactions, petty cash, change funds, and company-controlled assets.
• Prepare weekly client invoices and reconcile vendor invoices and collection agency payments.
• Monitor designated financial accounts, including escrow accounts, and investigate outstanding discrepancies.
• Maintain purchase order documentation, financial records, and supporting accounting files.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports for clients and internal management.
• Assist with additional accounting activities, reporting, and reconciliation projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience reconciling financial accounts and handling chargebacks and NSF payments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including creating and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cash receipts, accounts receivable, and high-volume transaction processing.
• Familiarity with internal auditing and financial reporting procedures.
• Experience processing credit card disputes, refunds, and payment adjustments.
• Ability to quickly learn new accounting systems and financial software.

We are looking for a dependable accounting professional who is comfortable working with financial records, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate documentation. The successful candidate will be organized, analytical, and capable of balancing daily accounting responsibilities with recurring reporting and audit deadlines.