Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Controller and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial reporting. This position is responsible for core accounting functions including month-end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while contributing to continuous process improvements.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Prepare and support monthly financial statements, including maintaining detailed supporting schedules and reconciliations

• Record and post journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with accounting standards

• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Conduct monthly variance analysis on income statement accounts

• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes as needed

• Process weekly agent payroll and communicate with agents to resolve discrepancies

• Assist with external audits by preparing and providing required documentation

• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes

• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial and performance reports for management

• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements

Experience And Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• 3–5 years of accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Transportation experience is preferred but not required

• McLeod ERP system experience is preferred but not required

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements

• Effective time management and prioritization skills