Accounting Manager - Freight Finance & Operations

Logistic Dynamics; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Logistic Dynamics, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager to support financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, reconciliations, and oversight of carrier payments. You will collaborate closely with the Controller and accounting team to close periods and provide reliable financial information.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a BA/BS in accounting or related field, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for monthend close and general ledger accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fastpaced, transactionheavy environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work across various teams within the organization.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office suite tools.
• Skilled in Great Plains Dynamics is a plus with experience in the transportation/logistic industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthend and yearend close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Reconcile freight revenue, carrier costs, gross margins, and shipmentlevel activity between the transportation management system and accounting platform.
• Investigate and resolve billing, payment, margin, and data discrepancies in partnership with operations and accounting teams.
• Assist with customer and carrier account reconciliations and escalated payment issues.
• Support annual audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and requests from external accountants.
• Assist with cash flow management and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve data accuracy across financial and transportation systems.
• Mentor and manage accounting team members as assigned.
• Perform other accounting and financial duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Great Plains Dynamics

ERP software

Job description

Logistic Dynamics, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager to support financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, reconciliations, and oversight of carrier payments. You will collaborate closely with the Controller and accounting team to close periods and provide reliable financial information.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a BA/BS in accounting or related field, and strong GAAP knowledge.