Staff Accountant

Location:

Hybrid Jacksonville

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7am-4pm
Salaried Exempt

What work will you perform?
As Staff Accountant II, you will play an important role in supporting the financial strength and success of Landstar. You will utilize your accounting expertise to maintain accurate financial records, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, support month-end close activities, and analyze financial data that drives business decisions.

This role offers the opportunity to expand your accounting experience in the transportation and logistics industry, including fixed assets reconciliation. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented problem solvers who enjoy analyzing financial information, improving processes, and working independently while also benefiting from the tenure and supportive culture within the department.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist with monthly accounting close activities, maintain general ledger account reconciliations, and perform financial analysis.
Research and resolve reconciling transactions.
Support special month and year end projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.
Prepare account analyses and financial reports.
Perform day to day operational accounting functions, analysis, and prepare journal entries.

Required Minimum Experience and

Education:

2 years of accounting experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Preferred Experience and

Education:

6 months of experience in transportation or logistics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Intermediate working knowledge of Excel including pivot tables
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of iSeries, Access, Epicor, and Express Trak.
Account reconciliation and general ledger experience.
Knowledge of tracking and accounting for fixed assets.