Senior Accountant

Cura; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CURA Freight is seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to support our growing accounting and finance operations at the Tampa, FL headquarters. You will manage day‑to‑day accounting activities, assist with month‑end close, and help strengthen financial procedures across a fast‑paced logistics environment.

Reporting to the CFO and collaborating with the Director of Finance, you will improve processes, analyze variances, and provide leadership with accurate financial visibility to guide

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting or finance operations experience.
• Hands-on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with multiple financial systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support month-end close through journal entry preparation, accruals, prepaid expenses, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Assist with financial reporting, account analysis, and balance sheet and P&L variance reviews.
• Process and reconcile vendor invoices, cash receipts, and accounts payable transactions.
• Research commission discrepancies, carrier payment exceptions, and accounting variances across multiple systems.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliation schedules, and financial documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and develop standard operating procedures.
• Provide backup support for Carrier Services inquiries and coordinate escalations with finance leadership.

Skills

GL accounting

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Transportation management systems

Cloud accounting software

Job description

About CURA Freight

CURA Freight is an award-winning third-party logistics provider specializing in complex, time-sensitive freight solutions across North America. CURA has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as a Best Place to Work for 2023–2026.

We move fast, solve problems, and win as a team. Our success comes from urgency, accountability, and delivering a level of service that customers can rely on when it matters most. That same standard applies behind the scenes, where accurate, timely financial reporting keeps the business running and growing.

As CURA continues to grow, we’re adding a Senior Accountant to our team at our Tampa, FL headquarters. In this role, you’ll help strengthen our financial operations, improve processes as we scale, and give leadership the visibility it needs to make sound decisions.

We’re looking for detail-driven, accountable professionals who take ownership of their work and want more than a job. At CURA, you’ll find long-term career growth and a direct impact on the company’s success.

About the Opportunity

CURA Freight is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Senior Accountant to support our growing accounting and finance operations.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, maintaining accurate financial records, and improving processes in a fast‑paced transportation and logistics environment.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the Director of Finance, this individual will help manage day‑to‑day accounting activities, support month‑end close, investigate discrepancies, and strengthen financial procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support month‑end close through journal entry preparation, accruals, prepaid expenses, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Assist with financial reporting, account analysis, and balance sheet and P&L variance reviews.
• Process and reconcile vendor invoices, cash receipts, and accounts payable transactions.
• Research commission discrepancies, carrier payment exceptions, and accounting variances across multiple systems.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliation schedules, and financial documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and develop standard operating procedures.
• Provide backup support for Carrier Services inquiries and coordinate escalations with finance leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, staff accounting, or related finance operations experience.
• Hands‑on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working across multiple financial systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.

Preferred Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience within logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, or another transaction‑heavy environment.
• Familiarity with transportation management systems, cloud accounting software, or financial process automation.
• Experience improving accounting procedures and developing SOPs.

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Accountant at CURA, you’ll play an important role in supporting financial accuracy, improving operational efficiency, and helping our accounting team maintain dependable processes as the business evolves.