Senior Accountant

Circle Logistics; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Logistics in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead complex close activities, consolidate multi‑entity data, and deliver accurate financial statements. This is a hands‑on role offering meaningful ownership and direct visibility to finance leadership—ideal for someone committed to advancing into a lead or supervisory position.

The role emphasizes month‑end/year‑end processes, intercompany reconciliation, and freight/brokerage accounting, with opportunities for process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience including month‑end and year‑end close.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and balance sheet analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes with journal entries, accruals, and prepaids.
• Record and reconcile intercompany and consolidated entities across U.S. and international subsidiaries.
• Manage high‑volume freight/brokerage accounting, including revenue and cost recognition.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Journal entry preparation

Account reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Deadline management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

TransportPro

Cargotel

Tai

ERP systems

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Circle Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) firm focused on delivering three core promises to our customers:

• No Fail Service
• Personalized Communication
• Innovative Solutions

We leverage technology, industry experience, and employee ingenuity to provideindustry-leading transportation solutionsthat keep America moving.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to lead complex close activities, bring structure to high-volume multi-entity data, and deliver accurate, timely, and fully transparent financial statements. This is a hands‑on role offering meaningful ownership and direct visibility to finance leadership—ideal for someone committed to advancing into a lead or supervisory position.

What You'll Do

Month‑End and Year‑End Close

• Own and execute significant portions of the close cycle: prepare, review, and validate journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and recurring/reversing entries, including reverse‑and‑re‑accrue payroll methodologies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances against prior periods, budgets, and established expectations.
• Maintain the general ledger and drive adherence to the close calendar to ensure timely completion.

Multi‑Entity Accounting and Consolidation

• Record, reconcile, and eliminate intercompany transactions across group entities with precision.
• Support consolidation of results across U.S. and international subsidiaries, managing foreign‑entity and multi‑currency considerations.
• Maintain clean, accurate entity‑level and consolidated trial balances.

Freight and 3PL‑Specific Accounting

• Manage high‑volume carrier settlements, freight revenue and cost recognition, and load‑level margin analysis.
• Reconcile operational data from the TMS (TransportPro; exposure to Cargotel and Tai advantageous) into the accounting system.
• Execute AR/AP, factoring, and carrier‑payment reconciliations at freight‑brokerage transaction volumes.

Reporting, Controls, and Audit

• Prepare comprehensive financial statements and supporting schedules for management review.
• Develop and maintain clear, audit‑ready workpapers and reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors; prepare requested documentation and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Document processes and strengthen internal controls to support organizational growth.

Analysis and Process Improvement

• Transform complex, high‑volume data into clear schedules and compelling narratives for stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities throughout the close and reporting cycle.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including month‑end and year‑end close responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP and strong working knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Proven proficiency in journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX functions, and large‑dataset manipulation.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and general ledger systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong deadline management, and the ability to articulate the reasoning behind financial data and conclusions.

Preferred

• CPA certification or active candidacy in the CPA program.
• Industry experience in freight brokerage, 3PL, transportation, or other high‑transaction‑volume environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi‑entity consolidation and intercompany elimination processes.
• Hands‑on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TransportPro, Cargotel, or Tai).
• Proficiency in data analytics and automation tools such as SQL, Power Query, or business intelligence platforms.
• Supervisory or mentoring experience with junior accounting staff.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.