Administrator - East Freight Forwarding Accounting

Colonial Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

FSA

401(k) Matching

Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Job summary

GLOVIS America Inc. is seeking an Administrator for Freight Forwarding Accounting in Duluth, GA. The role ensures accurate financial and operational data, supports monthly closings, and maintains reporting for management.

You will collaborate with Operations and other departments to gather invoices and supporting documents, prepare reports, and assist with KPI and dashboard maintenance. Strong Excel and SAP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5-8 years of experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting, Month End Closing and Account Reconciliation required.
• 6-9 years of experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting, Month End Closing and Account Reconciliation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and validate financial and operational data from accounting systems, operational systems, and business teams.
• Prepare and maintain recurring accounting reports, including revenue and cost summaries, accrual aging reports, billing status reports, customer and vendor summaries, and location-level reports.
• Reconcile financial information between source systems, operational reports, and SAP, and identify missing, duplicate, or inconsistent data.
• Maintain reporting files, account schedules, closing checklists, reference data, and supporting documentation in accordance with team standards.
• Track the status of outstanding accounting items, including aged accruals, pending invoices, missing cost documentation, unresolved variances, and open action items.
• Assist with the preparation of journal entry support, reconciliation schedules, and month-end closing documentation.
• Validate customer, vendor, location, business segment, and other financial reference data used in accounting reports.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to obtain invoices, shipment data, billing information, approvals, and supporting documents needed for accounting activities.
• Prepare standardized reports and presentation materials using Excel and other approved reporting tools.
• Monitor recurring reporting deadlines and follow up with responsible parties to support timely completion of team deliverables.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready records for financial reports, accounting schedules, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Escalate incomplete data, overdue items, and reporting inconsistencies to the Supervisor.
• Support audit document collection and audit request tracking.
• Assist with KPI reporting, data visualization, and dashboard maintenance.
• Support user testing, system implementation, and reporting enhancement projects.
• Assist with onboarding materials, procedures, process maps, and accounting documentation.
• Provide administrative support for team projects, meetings, and recurring reporting activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Multiple priorities

MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

SAP

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in Financial Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Administrator, Freight Forwarding Accounting is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial and operational data used in Freight Forwarding accounting and management reporting. This position supports recurring reporting, account monitoring, data validation, document administration, and coordination of accounting information across business units and locations.The Administrator provides structured accounting and reporting support to ensure that required data, schedules, and supporting documentation are available on time for financial closing, reconciliation, analysis, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and validate financial and operational data from accounting systems, operational systems, and business teams.
• Prepare and maintain recurring accounting reports, including revenue and cost summaries, accrual aging reports, billing status reports, customer and vendor summaries, and location-level reports.
• Reconcile financial information between source systems, operational reports, and SAP, and identify missing, duplicate, or inconsistent data.
• Maintain reporting files, account schedules, closing checklists, reference data, and supporting documentation in accordance with team standards.
• Track the status of outstanding accounting items, including aged accruals, pending invoices, missing cost documentation, unresolved variances, and open action items.
• Assist with the preparation of journal entry support, reconciliation schedules, and month-end closing documentation.
• Validate customer, vendor, location, business segment, and other financial reference data used in accounting reports.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to obtain invoices, shipment data, billing information, approvals, and supporting documents needed for accounting activities.
• Prepare standardized reports and presentation materials using Excel and other approved reporting tools.
• Monitor recurring reporting deadlines and follow up with responsible parties to support timely completion of team deliverables.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready records for financial reports, accounting schedules, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Escalate incomplete data, overdue items, and reporting inconsistencies to the Supervisor.
• Support audit document collection and audit request tracking.
• Assist with KPI reporting, data visualization, and dashboard maintenance.
• Support user testing, system implementation, and reporting enhancement projects.
• Assist with onboarding materials, procedures, process maps, and accounting documentation.
• Provide administrative support for team projects, meetings, and recurring reporting activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Compensation Range

$65,000 - $80,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) withGenerous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills:

• Accounting knowledge and experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results within established deadlines.
• Intermediate-level MS Excel knowledge Required
• Good interpersonal skills Required
• Proficient in SAP Preferred
• Proficient with PC skills Required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 5-8 years of experience relating to Financial Accounting and Reporting, Month End Closing and Account Reconciliation Required
• 6-9 years of experience relating to Financial Accounting and Reporting, Month End Closing and Account Reconciliation Preferred

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Possibility of domestic travel - 10%
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 10lbs
• Carry up to 10lbs
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position will be located in the Duluth, GA (Office will be moving to Buckhead, GA in Early Fall of 2026)
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.