Senior Accountant - Lead Multi-Entity Close & Analytics

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

Job summary

Circle Logistics, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant to lead complex close activities, bring structure to high-volume multi-entity data, and deliver accurate financial statements. This hands-on role offers ownership and visibility to finance leadership, with a path toward lead or supervisory responsibilities.

You will manage month-end and year-end close, intercompany eliminations, consolidation, and freight- and 3PL-specific accounting. Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute significant portions of the close cycle: prepare, review, and validate journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and recurring/reversing entries, including reverse-and-reaccrue 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements and supporting schedules for management review.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• 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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

TransportPro

Cargotel

Tai

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Circle Logistics, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant to lead complex close activities, bring structure to high-volume multi-entity data, and deliver accurate financial statements. This hands-on role offers ownership and visibility to finance leadership, with a path toward lead or supervisory responsibilities.

You will manage month-end and year-end close, intercompany eliminations, consolidation, and freight- and 3PL-specific accounting. Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are essential.