Remote Senior Accountant – Transportation Ops Oversight
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Intro:
TP Freight Lines, a Portland-based LTL carrier with 70+ trucks and an expanding brokerage division, is seeking a part-time senior-level accounting professional to help us strengthen our financial operations. This is a remote or hybrid role ideal for an experienced accountant with transportation industry knowledge a must.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a hands-on expert to guide and supervise our accounting workflows (AR, AP, cash flow, and reporting), mentor existing staff, and help us improve systems and accuracy. You’ll act as our internal financial advisor, ensuring sound reporting, policy, and system structure.
Responsibilities:
Review and optimize AR/AP and general ledger processes
Oversee reconciliation, job costing, and cash flow analysis
Support or lead transition to improved accounting systems
Train or mentor in-house finance staff (non-CPA)
Assist with monthly closing and financial visibility for leadership
Work with ownership to align financials with strategic goals
Qualifications:
5–10 years of accounting experience, including 3+ in transportation, logistics, or trucking
Strong understanding of accrual accounting and cost tracking
Skilled in QuickBooks and Excel; knowledge of TMS integration a plus
Experience training bookkeepers or junior accountants
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Nice to Have:
Controller or senior accountant experience in trucking or brokerage
Familiarity with EDI billing, freight settlements, and union payroll
Position Details:
Part-time (5–15 hours/week), flexible schedule
Remote preferred; periodic in-person meetings welcome but not required
Reports directly to ownership/leadership team
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
Do you have experience in the trucking or logistics industry?
Work Location: Remote
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Offer ID: #1265981,
Published: 1 day ago,
Company registered: 1 month ago