Senior Freight Accountant – US Logistics

Nearshore Business Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nearshore Business Solutions seeks a Senior Freight Accountant to own accounting operations for a growing logistics business with US freight brokerage experience. You will manage day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and drive process improvements from a remote setting.

This role requires 10+ years in accounting, US GAAP, and familiarity with carrier settlements, factoring, quick pay, and freight billing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience with ownership of month-end close.
• Direct experience in US freight brokerage, transportation, or logistics accounting.
• Strong knowledge of carrier settlements, factoring, quick pay, accessorials, and freight billing.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, financial statements, and account reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software, TMS platforms, and advanced Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; strong attention to detail and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable including carrier payments, customer invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, factoring accounts, and intercompany balances.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and profitability reports.
• Ensure freight charges, carrier settlements, and customer invoices are accurate and documented.
• Improve accounting processes and support automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with external accountants on tax filings, 1099s, and audits.

Skills

Senior accounting

US GAAP

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

TMS platforms

Multi-entity accounting systems

Job description

Location: Remote – Latin America
Type of Contract: Full-Time
Salary Range: Market Rates
Schedule: Pacific Time Zone hours

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Freight Accountant with a background in US freight brokerage or transportation accounting to take ownership of their accounting operations. You will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close while helping build efficient processes for a growing logistics company. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact, work closely with leadership, and grow alongside the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including carrier payments, customer invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, factoring accounts, and intercompany balances.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and profitability reports.
• Ensure freight charges, carrier settlements, and customer invoices are accurate and properly documented.
• Improve accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and support automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with external accountants on tax filings, 1099s, and audits.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger and month-end close ownership.
• Direct experience in US freight brokerage, transportation, or logistics accounting.
• Strong understanding of carrier settlements, factoring, quick pay, accessorials, and freight billing.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, financial statements, and account reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software, TMS platforms, and advanced Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience improving accounting workflows or implementing automation.
• Experience working with US-based companies in a remote environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Make an impact: Take ownership of accounting operations and help shape financial processes.
• Work remotely: Join a growing US logistics business from Latin America.
• Grow professionally: Work closely with leadership and contribute to important business decisions.
• Build for the future: Help create scalable accounting systems and controls as the company expands.