TransCargo Solutions · 13 hours ago
Junior Accountant (Logistics / 3PL) – On-Site
TransCargo Solutions is a specialized third-party logistics (3PL) company dedicated to supporting the construction of renewable energy projects through transportation and supply chain solutions. The Junior Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, and month-end support.
Freight ServiceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Process Accounts Payable: carrier and vendor invoices, approvals, coding, and postings
Support Accounts Receivable: client invoicing, payment applications, and follow-ups
Perform bank and balance-sheet reconciliations
Assist with month-end close activities (accruals, prepaid expenses, deferrals), with the expectation that over time the role will be able to perform these activities independently under close supervision and mentoring
Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP
Gain understanding of carrier payments, terminal fees, accessorial charges, and load-level costs
Support reconciliations between the Transportation Management System (TMS) and the accounting system
Assist in resolving billing discrepancies between operations, AP, and AR
Support the preparation of monthly operational forecasts, including volume and cost drivers
Assist in analyzing variances between forecasts and actual results
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
Identify errors, inconsistencies, or process gaps
Support accounting clean-up, standardization, and process improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or final-year student)
1–2 years of accounting experience, including: Internship experience, OR Junior accountant role, OR Accounting outsourcing environment with exposure to multiple clients and accounting scenarios
Experience booking journal entries and performing basic reconciliations
Solid understanding of core accounting principles
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Comfortable working with Excel (filters, formulas, reconciliations)
Preferred
Exposure to logistics, transportation, freight, or 3PL environments
Experience with NetSuite or Sage Intacct
Experience in high-volume transactional accounting
Prior experience in an accounting outsourcing or accounting firm environment, with exposure to different entities and accounting situations
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
In-office mentorship and direct exposure to senior finance leadership
Clear learning curve and professional development opportunities