Senior Accounting Specialist

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting Specialist supports the daily operations of the accounting function and assists with financial reporting, month-end close activities, compliance support, and cash monitoring. This role works collaboratively with finance leadership and operational teams to help ensure accurate reporting, efficient accounting processes, and strong internal controls.

This position also provides day-to-day coordination and guidance to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team to support timely processing and accurate financial records.

This role is ideal for a senior accounting professional ready to expand responsibility while remaining hands-on in accounting operations.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Support daily accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, fixed assets tracking, payroll coordination, and maintenance of accounting records
• Provide day-to-day coordination and guidance to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team members
• Review AR/AP activity for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Perform monthly closing procedures within CargoWise One
• Prepare and analyze CargoWise One month-end reporting results
• Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and documentation supporting internal controls
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting schedules

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare periodic financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets and forecasts through analysis of historical expenditure activity
• Prepare and analyze monthly borrowing base reporting related to the company’s line of credit
• Support variance analysis and financial trend review as requested

Cash Management Support

• Monitor cash activity and support tracking of inflows and outflows to help maintain operational liquidity
• Assist with preparation of cash-related reporting and reconciliations

Compliance & Audit Support

• Support external audit preparation and documentation requests
• Help ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal reporting requirements
• Maintain documentation supporting financial reporting accuracy and audit readiness

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work closely with the Corporate Operational Controller, Regional Controller, and Chief Financial Officer on reporting and accounting support activities
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and reporting efficiency
• Assist with documentation updates and coordination of accounting process improvements
• Help identify training needs within AR/AP processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare supporting reports
• Ability to coordinate workflow across accounting support functions
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Proficiency with accounting software systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools
• Ability to support multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Technical Experience

• Experience with CargoWise One
• Experience with Magaya
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Experience working in logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, or supply-chain-related environments

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• Experience supporting financial reporting and reconciliation processes strongly preferred
• Experience coordinating Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable workflows preferred
• CPA or CMA designation considered a plus but not required