Staff Accountant/ Jamaica, NY

AV Staffing Solutions; Jamaica (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AV Staffing Solutions in Jamaica is seeking an experienced Accountant with a strong Accounts Payable focus in the freight forwarding sector to own AP processes end-to-end.

You will verify invoices, code costs, manage vendor statements, and support month-end close while collaborating with sales and operations to ensure accurate financials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience (freight forwarding industry preferred).
• Expertise in Accounts Payable and general accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leading AP operations – verifying invoices, coding, ensuring approvals, reconciling vendor statements.
• Managing daily cash tracking and preparing payment templates.
• Performing bank and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Preparing cash projections and supporting month-end closing activities.
• Assisting with external and internal audits.
• Tracking and reporting on daily sales transactions for accuracy.
• Collaborating with the broader team for accurate reporting and clean financials.

Skills

Accounts Payable

SAP

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Freight forwarding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Jamaica, United States | Posted on 07/09/2026

Accountant – Freight Forwarding Industry | Strong AP Focus | Join a High-Energy Accounting Team!

Are you an experiencedAccountant with a passion for Accounts Payableand a background infreight forwarding or logistics? We’re looking for a sharp, detail-driven professional to take ownership of AP processes and contribute to the financial health of a dynamic company in the freight forwarding industry.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

You’llown the AP processfrom end-to-end – invoice verification, payment processing, vendor management, and reconciliation. Be thego‑to accounting expertsupporting cross‑functional teams including sales and operations. Thrive in a fast‑paced environmentwhere your work has a direct impact on daily operations and decision‑making.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

• Leading AP operations – verifying invoices, coding, ensuring approvals, reconciling vendor statements.
• Managing daily cash tracking and preparing payment templates.
• Performing bank and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Preparing cash projections and supporting month‑end closing activities.
• Assisting with external and internal audits.
• Tracking and reporting on daily sales transactions for accuracy.
• Collaborating with the broader team for accurate reporting and clean financials.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has:

• ABachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience (freight forwarding industry preferred).
• Expertise in Accounts Payable and general accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive mindset.
• Experience with inventory or cost accounting is a plus.