Senior Staff Accountant

About the role

TransLoop is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team in our Chicago office. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will play a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial records while supporting a fast-growing, operationally complex business generating over $300 million in annual revenue.

Responsibilities

• Cash Management and Operational Accounting
• Technical Accounting and Compliance
• Audit Support and Continuous Improvement
• Month-End Close and Financial Reporting
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Own assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Analyze account activity and investigate unusual transactions and variances.
• Support preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and management analyses.
• Perform daily and monthly cash application activities.
• Reconcile cash receipts to customer invoices and investigate discrepancies.
• Absorb support for process improvements designed to enhance cash application accuracy and efficiency.
• Support revenue recognition processes and related reconciliations.
• Maintain lease accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with accounting research and technical accounting analyses as needed.
• Support internal control and process documentation initiatives.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Absorb assistance with annual financial statement audits and other compliance reviews.
• Utilize accounting and reporting tools to improve visibility, efficiency, and data quality.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen controls.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• Experience performing month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement relationships.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume operating environment.

Bonus Points

• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, freight brokerage, or other transaction-intensive industries.
• Experience with revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Experience working with cloud-based accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with Tableau or other data visualization and business intelligence tools.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits.

Career Growth Opportunity

This role is designed for an accounting professional seeking meaningful growth and exposure beyond traditional staff accounting responsibilities. Working directly with the CFO, the successful candidate will have opportunities to expand into technical accounting, financial reporting, systems implementation, process improvement, and broader finance initiatives as the Company continues to grow.

About TransLoop

TransLoop is a modern digital freight network revolutionizing logistics for shippers and carriers of all sizes. The team pairs cutting-edge technology with white-glove service to deliver unparalleled transparency, industry-leading reliability, constant innovation, and real-time collaboration with every shipment.