About this role
Senior Accountant – Distribution & Transportation
Industry: Logistics, Distribution, Transportation Type: permanent | Onsite A fast-growing distribution and transportation company in Carson is adding a Senior Accountant to strengthen its accounting team and support a high-volume, fast-moving operation. This role sits at the center of the business—where finance meets operations—and offers the chance to make an immediate impact as the company continues to scale. What This Role Offers Direct visibility to leadership and the opportunity to influence financial decisions Strong momentum as the company modernizes systems, reporting, and operational processes Ownership of key accounting areas where your work drives accuracy, clarity, and better business outcomes A dynamic environment where each day brings something different—and your contributions are noticed quickly
Key Responsibilities
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Lead month-end close tasks including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations Maintain accurate GL activity and deliver timely account reconciliations Analyze freight, distribution, and transportation-related P&L activity to identify trends and cost drivers Prepare financial statements and support schedules for management review Provide meaningful operational insights to support budgeting and forecasting Review AP/AR transactions and address discrepancies quickly Support inventory-related accounting, landed cost accuracy, and operational variance analysis Partner with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to ensure clean financial reporting Assist with external audits and help strengthen internal controls Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements across accounting workflows
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Who Thrives Here
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Someone who enjoys both detailed accounting work and connecting it to real operational outcomes A proactive problem-solver who likes stepping into a fast-paced, hands-on environment A collaborative team player who can partner effectively with operations and leadership An accountant who wants a role with real impact—not just routine close cycles
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes
- Experience with cost, freight, or inventory accounting is a strong plus
- Proficiency with Excel and Great Plains
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills