Staff Accountant

SimPL Freight Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Career growth and advancement

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Company 401K with company match

15 PTO days and 9 paid holidays

Job summary

SimPL Freight Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant to support reconciliations, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting activities under the supervision of the Controller and finance team.

You will contribute to process improvements, ensure timely payments and accurate classifications, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve questions. This role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience
• Strong math skills and confidence working with financial data, calculations, and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail in reviewing numbers and verifying accuracy
• Proven ability to double-check work and investigate errors before task completion
• Strong Excel skills with formulas, lookups, and pivot tables
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to understand account balances
• Clear, proactive communication with colleagues and vendors
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Integrity and discretion with confidential financial information
• Interest in improving processes and learning new systems

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations and analyze discrepancies
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve outstanding items timely
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes including automation opportunities
• Partner with Controller and finance to analyze business performance and improve reporting
• Document and update accounting policies and procedures as processes evolve
• Ensure invoices are approved, payments timely, and expenses properly classified
• Maintain sound accounting practices and internal controls with Controller
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve questions and discrepancies
• Support additional accounting projects and finance team needs as they arise

Skills

Strong math skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Integrity and discretion

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience

Job description

At SimPLFreight Solutions , we simplify transportation for companies that move a lot of freight butdon’twant the headache of managing it all themselves. We step in as their transportation team - coordinating shipments, managing carrier relationships, tracking performance, and improving how everything runs behind the scenes.

Our customers range from large manufacturers to high-volume distributors across industries like automotive, building materials, food, and packaging. No matter the industry, the goal is the same: keep freight moving smoothly, efficiently, and without surprises.

We pride ourselves on being proactive, responsive, and accountable -anticipatingissues, communicating clearly, and continuously finding better ways to deliver results.

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant who enjoys working with numbers, digging into details, and finding ways to make processes more efficient. In this role, you’ll support reconciliations, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting activities while partnering with our Controller and finance team to strengthen processes and support the company’s growth.

This is an opportunity to broaden your accounting experience, contribute ideas, and take on more responsibility as you grow with SimPL. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your work makes a visible impact.

Scope

The Staff Accountant works under moderate supervision, exercising independent judgment. This person must be action-oriented, self-motivated, and creative while being highly functional.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations and analyze discrepancies to support accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate differences, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, including opportunities to use technology and automation.
• Partner with the Controller and finance team to analyze business performance and improve financial reporting.
• Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures, updating them as processes evolve.
• Ensuring invoices are approved, payments are timely, and expenses are properly classified.
• Work with the Controller to maintain sound accounting practices and effective internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve accounting questions and discrepancies.
• Support additional accounting projects and finance team needs as they arise.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required
• At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience
• Strong math skills and confidence working with financial data, calculations, and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when reviewing numbers, identifying discrepancies, and verifying accuracy
• A consistent habit of double-checking work and investigating errors or inconsistencies before considering a task complete
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables to organize, compare, and analyze financial data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand what drives account balances and resolve discrepancies
• Clear, proactive communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and vendors
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information
• An interest in improving processes, learning new systems, and taking on additional responsibility

Core Values

• Figure It Out, Make It Happen
• Results Matter
• Passion & Grit
• Integrity
• Teamwork

What We Offer

• A competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Excellent benefits including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
  • Life and Disability Insurances
  • Company 401K plan with a company match
  • 15 PTO days and 9 paid holidays

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

SimPL Freight Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming and valuing our differences. Employment is based on individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce that encompasses a wide range of perspectives, skills, and abilities.