Accounting Team Lead - REMOTE

Ryder System, Inc.; Coral Gables (FL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Team Lead to supervise daily accounting activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and oversee general ledger, AP/AR, and month-end close. The role ensures accuracy of financial data and supports internal controls and policies.

Responsibilities include managing journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes while coordinating with business teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Strong Excel and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory or team-led experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Experience with BlackLine reconciliation software preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support the accounting team.
• Prepare, review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and transactions.
• Review AP transactions and accruals for correct coding.
• Review data for excise tax filings in applicable jurisdictions.
• Oversee rent-related AP/AR, CAM, and related expenses.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

ERP systems

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Workday

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

BlackLine

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Team Lead provides day-to-day leadership and supports the accounting team and oversees day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close. This role ensures accurate, timely financial information and supports compliance with company policies, internal controls, GAAP, and applicable accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support the accounting team.
• Prepare, review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting transactions.
• Review and validate AP transactions and accruals, for appropriate account coding.
• Review data supporting excise tax filings for certain jurisdictions.
• Review and validate monthly rent payment schedule, including rent, cam and related expenses, to ensure accurate calculations for timely payment requests.
• Oversee SG&A-related AP & AR activities to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Coordinate and oversee month-end and year-end closing activities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Perform quarterly sales commission payout calculation, maintain related amortization schedule, and prepare the corresponding monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Partner with internal business team to resolve accounting issues and provide accounting guidance.
• Support compliance with company policies, internal controls, GAAP, and applicable accounting standards.
• Assist the Senior Accounting Manager and/or upper management with special projects, financial analysis, and other accounting initiatives.
• Train, coach, and evaluate accounting associates.
• Approve weekly timecard for direct reports.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Common qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5-7+ years accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory or team‑lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Workday preferred.
• Experience with Blackline account reconciliation software preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to meet month‑end closing deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

• Pay Type: Salaried
• Minimum Pay Range: $85,000.00
• Maximum Pay Range: $105,000.00
• The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long‑term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

Benefits Information

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance options
• paid time off for vacation
• paid time off for illness
• bereavement
• family and parental leave
• tax‑advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan

Travel

5%

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800‑793‑3754.

EEO statement

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Legal Statements

Ryder Pay Transparency Policy. Philadelphia Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards Washington State Fair Chance Act

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About Ryder

Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry‑leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.