Senior Accountant, Trucking & Fleet Finance

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 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.