Senior Accountant - NVOCC/ Freight Forwarding

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant specializing in NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) and Freight Forwarding operations. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing complex financial transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering accurate financial reporting within the logistics and transportation sector.

Your expertise will support the company’s growth by maintaining precise financial records, conducting thorough analysis, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced industry while leveraging your advanced accounting skills and knowledge of freight forwarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts regularly, including bank reconciliations and account analyses, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions specific to NVOCC and freight forwarding activities, including processing invoices, payments, and collections efficiently.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, and month-end closing procedures
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making within the logistics operations.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance accounting standards .
• Assist in internal audits by providing documentation for account reconciliations, audit trail reviews, and compliance checks.
• Mentor junior team members on best practices in accounting procedures, technical accounting concepts such as double entry bookkeeping, VLOOKUP functions in Excel data analysis, and financial report writing.
• Support financial report interpretation for management review by preparing clear summaries of financial performance metrics related to freight forwarding activities.
• Maintain meticulous records of all transactions related to freight forwarding operations to ensure transparency and ease of regulatory reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Extensive experience in financial accounting within the logistics or transportation industry; experience with NVOCC or freight forwarding companies highly desirable.
• Familiarity with financial concepts such as cash flow analysis, account reconciliation procedures, accrual accounting practices, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data accurately while maintaining attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Excellent mentoring skills with a passion for developing team members’ technical expertise in areas like non-profit accounting or governmental accounting if applicable.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization where your expertise drives operational excellence! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth in the vibrant world of freight forwarding logistics.

Pay: From $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person