Staff Accountant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a transportation and trucking company. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, reconciliations, and assisting with month-end closings and operational accounting activities.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with transportation software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, or a related industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting and transportation management software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and freight billing processes.
• Review and reconcile fuel, maintenance, and fleet-related expenses.
• Assist with driver settlements and transportation-related financial reporting.
• Prepare account analyses and assist with budgeting and audits.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support process improvements and other accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Transportation management software

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of our transportation and trucking company. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, supporting month-end closing, and assisting with freight, fleet, and operational accounting activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and freight billing processes.
• Review and reconcile fuel, maintenance, and fleet-related expenses.
• Assist with driver settlements and transportation-related financial reporting.
• Prepare account analyses and assist with budgeting and audits.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support process improvements and other accounting projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in trucking, transportation, logistics, or a related industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting and transportation management software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person