Senior Accountant

Warren Averett Executive Search & Recruiting; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Averett CPAs & Advisors in Birmingham seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee the financial operations of a client’s long-haul trucking enterprise. You will handle multi-state IFTA, driver payroll structures, and asset depreciation while streamlining processes for actionable insights to maximize fleet profitability.

The role includes leading month-end close, preparing financial statements, managing GL, and supporting audits in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting management experience in trucking, transportation, or logistics.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee all general ledger accounts, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes within established deadlines.
• Manage depreciation schedules for tractors, trailers, and shop equipment.

Skills

CPM analysis

Financial reporting

Fleet operations liaison

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

TMW

McLeod

Excel

Job description

Warren Averett CPAs & Advisors is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to oversee the financial operations of a client’s long-haul trucking enterprise. In this role, you will manage day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting while navigating industry-specific complexities such as multi-state fuel taxes (IFTA), driver payroll structures, and equipment depreciation. The ideal candidate will streamline our financial processes and provide actionable financial insights to maximize fleet profitability.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Statements: Prepare and analyze accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• General Ledger: Oversee all general ledger accounts, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Month-End Close: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes within established deadlines.
• Asset Tracking: Manage depreciation schedules for high-value capital assets, including tractors, trailers, and shop equipment.

Industry-Specific Compliance & Operations

• Tax Compliance: Oversee the calculation, filing, and auditing of International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and heavy highway vehicle use taxes (Form 2290).
• Driver Payroll & Settlements: Manage complex compensation structures, including per-diem allowances, mileage-based pay, and independent contractor (1099) settlements.
• Revenue Accounting: Ensure accurate freight billing, accounts receivable collection, and management of specialized multi-stop accessorial charges.
• Expense Management: Monitor fluctuating operational costs, focusing heavily on fuel card programs, toll expenses, maintenance costs, and driver advances.
• Team Supervision: Guide, mentor, and evaluate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll staff.
• Internal Controls: Establish and enforce robust financial controls to prevent fraud and reduce billing leakage.
• Audit Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, insurance auditors, and state DOT financial reviews.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting management experience, specifically within the trucking, transportation, or logistics industry.
• Certifications: CPA or CMA designation is preferred but not required.

Technical & Specialized Knowledge

• Software Proficiency: Advanced experience with transportation management systems (TMS) like TMW, McLeod, or custom trucking ERPs, alongside advanced Excel capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Regulatory Familiarity: Strong working knowledge of DOT, IFTA, and multi-state payroll regulations.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills tailored to evaluating Cost-Per-Mile (CPM) and operating ratios.
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between corporate finance and terminal/fleet operations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven transportation environment.

Warren Averett is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, promote and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, military service, disability, age, or any other unlawful basis.