Supervisor - East Freight Forwarding Accounting

Colonial Group; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Paid Vacation/Holidays

Job summary

GLOVIS America Inc. is seeking a Supervisor of Freight Forwarding Accounting in Duluth, GA. The role oversees daily accounting activities for Freight Forwarding units, coordinates month-end through year-end closings, reviews journals and reconciliations, and collaborates with Operations to resolve revenue and cost issues.

The position requires 5–8 years in financial accounting/reporting with supervisory experience; a bachelor’s degree is required. Location is in Duluth with some travel possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-8 years of experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting, Logistics, Month End Closing.
• 6-9 years of experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting, Logistics, Month End Closing (preferred).
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Senior Analysts and Administrators.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Monitor billing, AR, collections, and cost-recording issues.
• Assist the Manager with budget, forecast, and profitability analysis.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

MS Excel

PC skills

SAP

Interpersonal skills

US GAAP IFRS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Supervisor, Freight Forwarding Accounting is responsible for supervising day-to-day accounting activities and coordinating the financial closing process for assigned Freight Forwarding business units. This position reviews the work performed by Senior Analysts and Administrators, ensures timely completion of team deliverables, and verifies the accuracy and completeness of financial information before management review.The Supervisor serves as the first level of review and escalation for routine accounting matters, provides guidance to team members, and coordinates with Operations to resolve revenue, cost, accrual, billing, and reconciliation issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of Senior Analysts and Administrators within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Assign work, establish priorities, monitor progress, and ensure that accounting and reporting deliverables are completed by required deadlines.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities based on the approved closing schedule.
• Review journal entries, accrual calculations, account reconciliations, variance explanations, and supporting documentation prepared by team members.
• Review revenue and direct cost transactions for proper cutoff, classification, completeness, accuracy, and matching.
• Review aged accruals, unbilled revenue, outstanding reconciling items, and unusual account balances, and ensure that corrective actions are appropriately assigned and completed.
• Review recurring financial reports for accuracy, consistency, and completeness before submission to the Manager.
• Monitor billing, AR, collection, and cost-recording issues that may affect financial results or working capital.
• Coordinate with Freight Forwarding Operations to resolve accounting discrepancies, missing information, delayed billing, and cost allocation issues.
• Ensure that team activities comply with company accounting policies, closing procedures, documentation requirements, and applicable internal controls.
• Serve as the first escalation point for routine accounting issues and elevate material, complex, or unresolved matters to the Manager.
• Provide day-to-day coaching, technical guidance, and cross-training to Senior Analysts and Administrators.
• Monitor the operating effectiveness of assigned SOX and internal controls and ensure timely remediation of identified exceptions.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate audit requests assigned to the team.
• Assist the Manager with budget, forecast, business plan, and profitability analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, data quality, reconciliation procedures, and reporting processes.
• Participate in system enhancements, automation projects, and user acceptance testing.
• Support employee onboarding, training, workload planning, and development activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Compensation Range

$78,000 - $90,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills:

• Accounting knowledge and experience
• Intermediate-level MS Excel knowledge Required
• Proficient with PC skills Required
• Proficient in SAP Required
• Good interpersonal skills Required
• Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, account reconciliation, and financial reporting practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results within established deadlines.
• Knowledge of Freight Forwarding, logistics, and transportation accounting practices.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 5-8 years of experience relating to Financial Accounting and Reporting, Logistics, Month End Closing Required
• 6-9 years of experience relating to Financial Accounting and Reporting, Logistics, Month End Closing Preferred
• 1 - 3 years of supervisory experience Required

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Possibility of domestic travel - 10%
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Lift up to 10lbs
• Carry up to 10lbs
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position will be located in the Duluth, GA (Office will be moving to Buckhead, GA in Early Fall of 2026)
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.