Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Setting/

Hours:

100% In-Office | 8-5 Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Cincinnati, Ohio that’s expanding its Shared Services team.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing transportation and warehousing organization. This position will play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, audit support, and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of progressive accounting experience, a strong understanding of GAAP, and the ability to analyze financial information and communicate meaningful insights to operational and financial leadership.

Experience with in transportation, logistics, distribution, or warehousing is highly valued.

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  Complete journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
  Analyze financial results and investigate unusual transactions or discrepancies.
  Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered according to established reporting deadlines.
  Support improvements to month-end and year-end close processes.
• Financial Analysis & Planning
  Perform detailed budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis.
  Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.
  Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and operating costs to identify trends and opportunities.
  Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers within transportation and warehousing activities.
  Prepare financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• General Accounting Support and provide oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
  Maintain general ledger accuracy and investigate account discrepancies.
  Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
  Maintain supporting accounting documentation and financial records.
  Assist with cash, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations as assigned.
• Audit, Controls & Compliance
  Coordinate documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
  Work directly with auditors to respond to questions and resolve outstanding requests.
  Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls.
  Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
  Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  Support federal, state, and local tax preparation and compliance activities.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  Collaborate with Operations, Finance, AP, AR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
  Analyze operating and financial data to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
  Communicate financial findings clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
  Participate in accounting system, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting internal or external audits.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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