Freight Accounting Administrator

Colonial Group

Duluth (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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

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.

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