Junior Staff Accountant - Global Freight Forwarder (36262)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join our client’s team in Jericho, NY. The role supports daily accounting operations and financial reporting in a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.

Responsibilities include AP/AR processing, bank reconciliations, reporting, and collaboration with the HQ team. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required, with 1–2 years of experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Asian language skills (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, etc.) are a big asset but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control and monitor customer accounts.
• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Communicate and collaborate with HQ accounting team (5 staff members).
• Liaise with local branch offices, operations teams, and branch managers via email and phone.
• Learn and utilize CODA to run reports and post journal entries.
• Review shipment data using Descartes (ONEVIEW) and CargoWise.
• Coordinate overseas settlements with international offices and agents.
• Assist with financial reporting and support the Accounting Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

CODA

Descartes ONEVIEW

CargoWise

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Staff Accountant professional to join our team in Jericho, NY. The ideal candidate will support daily accounting operations, collaborate with internal teams, and contribute to accurate financial reporting within a fast-paced freight forwarding environment. This is a direct hire, full time and 100% onsite work setting.

• Manage credit control and monitor customer accounts
• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Communicate and collaborate with HQ accounting team (5 staff members)
• Liaise with local branch offices, operations teams, and branch managers via email and phone
• Learn and utilize internal accounting system (CODA) to run reports and post journal entries
• Review shipment data using systems such as Descartes (ONEVIEW) and CargoWise
• Coordinate overseas settlements with international offices and agents
• Assist with financial reporting and support the Accounting Manager
• other duties as assigned
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Any Asian language skill (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnam, etc.) ) is a big asset but not mandatory
• 1~2 year's of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Experience in freight forwarding or logistics industry is preferred
• Familiarity with CargoWise, Descartes (ONEVIEW), or similar systems
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., CODA)

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.