Staff Accountant

FreightPOP

Lake Forest (CA)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k

Remote Work – Hybrid

Accrued PTO

Hopes & Dreams program

Give Back Days

Career Development Program

Tuition Assistance

Employee Shadow Program

Stay Interviews

Health Insurance & Wellness

Recognition & Reward

Employee Referral $300

Longevity Miles Stones

Job summary

FreightPOP is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations including GL maintenance, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing SaaS environment to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least 2 years of accounting experience, with proficiency in ERP systems and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
Experience with accounts payable, receivable, and collections.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy.
Perform account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and vendor payments.
Manage accounts receivable activities, customer billing, cash application, and collections.
Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on delinquent accounts.
Analyze financial transactions and investigate discrepancies.
Support preparation of financial reports and schedules.
Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
Assist with audits, tax preparation, and compliance requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations.

Skills

Accounting software & ERP

SaaS/tech industry experience

Month-end close procedures

Fast-paced environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

2+ years accounting experience

Job description

FreightPOP is a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise software. As a fast-growing, venture-funded startup, we believe growth creates opportunities for everyone on our team and that accelerated experience + adaptive learning = career success. Our shipping and logistics software is easy to use, highly configurable, offers Expedia-like rate shopping, and connects seamlessly to other software to provide a real-time, integrated & connected transportation management solution. FreightPOPis uniquely positioned for hyper-growth in one of the largest and fastest-growing global markets.

FreightPOP is an equal opportunity employer seeking only the most driven entrepreneurial-minded individuals to join our journey.We are a purpose-driven company that fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.At FreightPOP, you'll be a critical member of our team that operates on the principles of autonomy and accountability.

FreightPOP's Core Values:

Stay Grounded. Balance the 5 Fs–Faith, Family, Finance (work), Fitness, Fun.
Dream Big. Shoot for the stars in every endeavor.
Light it up. Strive to be a source of light for those around us.
Give Back. Make a difference in our communities.
Go the Extra Mile. There's no traffic jam on it.

Perks and benefits

We encourage our team to have a positive work/home life balance. We know how to make our work environment enjoyable and rewarding. Here are some of the perks our team enjoys.

401k – Available to all employees.
Remote Work – Hybrid
Accrued PTO – PTO policy includes sick, and vacation paid time off.
Hopes & Dreams – Employees are invited to meet regularly with a senior leader, one-on-one to map out a path to their personal goals and dreams while at FreightPOP. Hopes & Dreams are not necessarily related to FreightPOP but more importantly, to their personal hopes and dreams.
Give Back Days – Community service takes the focus off you and puts it on others. From that grounded perspective comes passion, passion for helping others. We created a culture that is passionate about serving others.
Career Development Program- HR and Executives team up and work with an employee for their career development. The program involves understanding what knowledge, skills, personal characteristics, and experience are required for an employee to progress in their career or through access to promotions and /or departmental transfers or external job searches.
Tuition Assistance – We understand the value of a good education and take pride in investing in our employees' professional & personal development.
Employee Shadow Program- Employees are given the opportunity to shadow another employee or outside mentor for professional and personal development opportunities. In addition, new employees get assigned a buddy, someone in a similar role but has been in it for a bit, who will help them get acquainted with the company, expectations, and be a go-to person for questions.
Stay Interviews- Bi-Annual interviews with current employees to check in and see how they are doing. Take them to lunch and ask what, if anything, would make them leave FreightPOP. This makes our employees feel heard and gives us insight into any issues the executive team might not be aware of.
Health Insurance & Wellness – More than just health insurance, the Wellness program provides employees with resources to improve employee health and well-being.
Recognition & Reward – Employees are recognized & rewarded by leadership and co-workers for their hard work and dedication. Based on merit, not tenure.
Employee Referral- We offer $300 for employee referrals.
Employee Miles Stones- Employees are awarded a gift for 3,5 & 10 years of service.

Job Purpose Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supporting timely financial reporting and maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple accounting functions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy
Perform account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and vendor payments
Manage accounts receivable activities, customer billing, cash application, and collections
Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on delinquent accounts
Analyze financial transactions and investigate discrepancies
Support preparation of financial reports and schedules
Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation
Assist with audits, tax preparation, and compliance requirements
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations

Education / Experience