Senior Accountant

Position Summary

Energy Transport Logistics is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing logistics company. The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, maintaining balance sheet schedules, and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process and helps maintain strong internal controls and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, payroll, and other recurring entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Maintain lease accounting schedules and related journal entries.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate unusual variances.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with cash reconciliations.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and transactions.
• Prepare supporting schedules for external audits and  tax filings.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Assist in documenting and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Support ERP system enhancements, testing, and process improvements.
• Partner with operations and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in transportation, logistics is preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage Intacct or similar ERP system preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Multi-entity accounting experience.
• General ledger and account reconciliations.
• Audit support.
• Process improvement and internal controls.