Staff Accountant

MODE Global; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MODE Global in Dallas, Texas is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis across multiple entities. The role reports to the Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager and requires strong GAAP knowledge and analytical abilities.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities, assist with financial reporting, and collaborate with teams across the organization to strengthen accounting processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2-3 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Proficient Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets).
• Experience with an ERP platform or accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Complete month-end close activities by deadlines.
• Record intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany balances.
• Calculate and record monthly accruals (carrier/freight, payroll, op-ex).
• Maintain prepaid expenses and amortization schedules.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

ERP experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

MODE Global is a $4B+ multimodal transportation leader, delivering comprehensive supply chain solutions across North America. With a vast agent-based network and a suite of offerings—spanning LTL, truckload, parcel, intermodal, air, and ocean—MODE drives operational excellence through technology, innovation, and integrity. We simplify logistics, empower partnerships, and deliver performance.

Staff Accountant - Hybrid Dallas

Position Overview

MODE Global is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in Dallas, Texas. Reporting to the Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager, this role will support general ledger accounting, monthly financial close activities, account reconciliations, and financial analysis across multiple company entities.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting principles, enjoys researching discrepancies, and can manage competing priorities while meeting important deadlines. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and collaborate with teams across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries with accurate supporting documentation.
• Complete assigned month-end close activities in accordance with established deadlines and the close calendar.
• Record intercompany transactions and assist with reconciling intercompany balances across company entities.
• Calculate and record monthly accruals, including carrier and freight costs, payroll, and operating expenses.
• Monitor and reverse accruals as invoices are received, adjusting estimates to reflect actual expenses.
• Maintain prepaid expense and amortization schedules to support accurate financial reporting.

Account Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and intercompany accounts.
• Research and resolve reconciling items promptly, escalating aged, unusual, or complex discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain clear documentation to support account balances and ensure compliance with accounting procedures.

Financial Research & Analysis

• Investigate account activity, financial variances, and discrepancies, documenting findings and recommended resolutions.
• Prepare flux analyses and explain month-over-month and budget-to-actual variances for assigned accounts.
• Extract and analyze data from the ERP and other financial systems to support reporting, decision-making, and ad hoc requests.

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for annual external audits and tax filings.
• Follow established internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with shared services and operations teams to resolve transaction coding questions and accounting discrepancies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and working with large data sets.
• Experience using an ERP platform or accounting system.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting month-end close deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or another high-transaction-volume industry.
• Experience supporting external audits, tax filings, or accounting process improvements.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Detail-oriented: You take ownership of your work and prioritize accuracy in financial records and reporting.
• Analytical: You enjoy investigating discrepancies, identifying trends, and understanding the story behind the numbers.
• Persistent problem-solver: You follow issues through to resolution and know when to elevate concerns.
• Collaborative: You communicate findings clearly and work effectively with colleagues across Finance, Operations, and shared services.
• Growth-minded: You are eager to learn, improve processes, and expand your accounting knowledge.

Why Join MODE Global?

At MODE Global, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, growing transportation organization while working alongside a team committed to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Join us and help support the financial accuracy and operational excellence that drive our business forward.

MODE Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

MODE Global is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by lawer characteristic protected by law