Staff Accountant

Ledgent; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent represents a leading transportation and logistics client seeking a Staff Accountant to join the West Palm Beach headquarters onsite. You will support the Controller with accurate financial records, month-end close, and timely reporting for a growing operation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel. Local candidates eligible for full-time onsite employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Record journal entries and support financial statement preparation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support accounting system enhancements.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned by the Controller and leadership team.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Staff Accountant

• Location: West Palm Beach, FL (Onsite)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 salary
• Reports To: Controller

Local Candidates Only

Our client is a leading transportation and logistics company serving the Southeast for over 50 years. Known for reliability, safety, and exceptional client service, the company provides transportation solutions throughout multiple states and serves as a contract carrier for USPS and UPS.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join the accounting team at the West Palm Beach headquarters. This role will support the Controller in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and delivering timely financial reporting for a growing transportation and logistics operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Record journal entries and support financial statement preparation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support accounting system enhancements.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned by the Controller and leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks online and Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Transportation, logistics, trucking, or fleet industry experience is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary of $80,000.
• Stable, growing organization with an established reputation in the transportation industry.
• Collaborative leadership team and exposure to senior financial management.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Full-time onsite position in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Join a company built on reliability, safety, and service, and play a key role in supporting the financial operations that keep our business moving forward.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.