Accountant

R+L Carriers; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Vacation lodging at employee resorts

Job summary

R+L Carriers is seeking a motivated and analytical Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team in Ohio. This role supports the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company’s financial information while contributing to financial reporting and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 2+ years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience with exposure to general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Review and analyze general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Research account activity and resolve accounting differences with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and maintain supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Treasury and others to support initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through continuous improvement.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Accountant, Salary is $65,000 annually

Job Description

Accountant, Salary is $65,000 annually

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts

Company Culture

R+L Carriers is seeking a motivated and analytical Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial information while supporting financial reporting, month-end close, and a broad range of accounting and business initiatives.

The successful candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset. This individual enjoys solving problems, collaborating across departments, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology, and strengthen financial reporting.

As we continue building a modern Finance organization, this position offers broad exposure across the Accounting and Finance organization, participation in strategic initiatives, and significant opportunity for professional growth and increasing responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Review and analyze general ledger activity to help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Research account activity and work with others to resolve accounting and reconciliation differences.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and other departments to support accounting activities and business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiency through continuous improvement and technology.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities.
• Maintain accounting procedures and documentation that support consistent processes and effective internal controls.
• Support additional Accounting and Finance responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Two or more years of accounting experience, with exposure to general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize and analyze financial information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Preferred

• Experience in transportation, logistics, construction, manufacturing, or another asset-intensive industry.
• Experience with Oracle or another large-scale ERP system.
• Experience with process improvement, reporting automation, data analytics, or business intelligence tools.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Analytical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
• Initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement and technology-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, team-first approach.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability and desire to assume broader responsibilities over time.

Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application