Staff Accountant - Transportation & Fleet Finance

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

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.