Senior Staff Accountant

About the role

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, reporting, and oversight of Accounts Payable activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while contributing to continuous process improvements.

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
• Manage and oversee Accounts Payable processes, including invoice workflow, payment processing, vendor account reconciliations, issue resolution, workload prioritization, and adherence to internal controls; support 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, including hands-on Accounts Payable experience
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading Accounts Payable processes and team members
• 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

Skills

• 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