Accountant with Accounts Payable experience and freight forwarding/ logistics preferred

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

Are you an experienced Accountant with a passion for Accounts Payable and a background in freight 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’ll own the AP process from end-to-end – invoice verification, payment processing, vendor management, and reconciliation.

Be the go-to accounting expert supporting cross-functional teams including sales and operations.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment where 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 GL 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:

A 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.

Experience with inventory or cost accounting is a plus.

Location: Jamaica, NY 11413 / On-site

Apply today by sending your resume!

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