Senior Accountant

trak group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

trak group in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, audit support, and internal controls. Five+ years of accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and ERP proficiency are essential.

Ideal candidates have transportation/logistics industry exposure and CPA or progress toward certification. This role emphasizes accuracy, analysis, and collaboration with operations and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, GL accounting, and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing financial statements and audits.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP.
• Complete journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and schedules.
• Analyze results and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close improvements.
• Perform variance analysis and assist budgeting/forecasting.
• Coordinate with audits and ensure internal controls are strong.
• Provide cross-functional partnership with Operations and Finance.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Budgeting & forecasting

Audit support

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Cincinnati, Ohio that’s expanding its Shared Services team.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing transportation and warehousing organization. This position will play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, audit support, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of progressive accounting experience, a strong understanding of GAAP, and the ability to analyze financial information and communicate meaningful insights to operational and financial leadership. Experience within transportation, logistics, distribution, or warehousing is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Complete journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate unusual transactions or discrepancies.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered according to established reporting deadlines.
• Support improvements to month-end and year-end close processes.

Financial Analysis & Planning

• Perform detailed budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, and operating costs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers within transportation and warehousing activities.
• Prepare financial analysis to support management decision-making.

General Accounting

• Support and provide oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and investigate account discrepancies.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
• Maintain supporting accounting documentation and financial records.
• Assist with cash, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations as assigned.

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Coordinate documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Work directly with auditors to respond to questions and resolve outstanding requests.
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support federal, state, and local tax preparation and compliance activities.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, AP, AR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Analyze operating and financial data to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
• Communicate financial findings clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Participate in accounting system, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting internal or external audits.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience within transportation, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or a related industry.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Advanced Excel, data analysis, or financial modeling experience.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes or internal controls.
• Experience leading projects or serving as a senior resource to other accounting team members.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidate will be a hands‑on Senior Accountant who can own significant pieces of the close and reporting process while also thinking analytically about the business. This person should be comfortable digging into account discrepancies, preparing reconciliations and financial statements, supporting audits, and partnering with operations to understand what is driving financial performance.

Transportation or logistics experience is beneficial because of the industry's operational complexity, but candidates from other high-volume, operationally driven environments with strong GAAP and general accounting experience may also translate well.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.