Accounting Manager - Freight Brokerage Operations

Capital Professionals is pleased to be assisting our 3PL Freight Brokerage client in their search for an Accounting Manager to join their growing team. The ideal candidate detail oriented, efficient, energetic, driven, and outgoing and ready to make a positive impact on the team. This position will oversee and be responsible for accounting operations functions of the company and preparing monthly financial reports. This is an in-office position located in Dallas, TX. This is direct hire, salaried position working in-office with a full benefit package.


The Core responsibilities of the position include:

• Processes and reviews all things A/R, A/P and collections. Ensure all items process and resolve discrepancies in system (McLeod) with customers and third parties that are part of the process.
• Pull requested reports for audit, reconciling and those requested for leadership review.
• Review and resolve short payments reported.
• Assist Customers and Carriers with Accounting billing/payment questions.
• Post and review Comdata wires.
• Must have a good understanding of GAAP.
• Upload new rates into McLeod software system.
• Audit items in settlement for Void.
• Send remits to carriers.
• Create a release banking files for Direct deposit.
• Obtain credit Duns reports for new carriers.
• Complete months end close responsibilities for Assistant Controller
• Back up for A/P, A/R coordinator/specialist.
• Work with the inside customers (other departments within the company) and outside customers and provide outstanding customer support.
• Ensure all things accounting is processed in an automated manner through McLeod.

Professional Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
• 1 - 3 years McLeod Experience
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willing to learn new/ different ways of accomplishing tasks.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Pay attention to details.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills (Internal and External)

Characteristics for Success in This Role:

• Strong initiative and can work independently.
• Takes initiative to assess and improve operational efficiencies of normal work tasks.
• Excellent time management and prioritizing skills.
• Takes pride in work, exhibiting accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in ever-changing, dynamic, fast paced environments.
• Pursues and expands knowledge of other positions and functions to broaden ability and scope and for career development.