Senior Freight Accountant

Nearshore Business Solutions

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Senior Freight Accountant – US Logistics

Location: Remote – Latin America Type of Contract: Full-Time Salary Range: Market Rates Schedule: Pacific Time Zone hours

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Freight Accountant with a background in US freight brokerage or transportation accounting to take ownership of their accounting operations. You will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close while helping build efficient processes for a growing logistics company. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact, work closely with leadership, and grow alongside the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close.

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including carrier payments, customer invoicing, collections, and cash application.

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, factoring accounts, and intercompany balances.

• Prepare monthly financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and profitability reports.

• Ensure freight charges, carrier settlements, and customer invoices are accurate and properly documented.

• Improve accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and support automation initiatives.

• Coordinate with external accountants on tax filings, 1099s, and audits.

• Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger and month-end close ownership.

• Direct experience in US freight brokerage, transportation, or logistics accounting.

• Strong understanding of carrier settlements, factoring, quick pay, accessorials, and freight billing.

• Experience with multi-entity accounting, financial statements, and account reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accrual accounting.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software, TMS platforms, and advanced Excel.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.

• Experience improving accounting workflows or implementing automation.

• Experience working with US-based companies in a remote environment.

• Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Make an impact: Take ownership of accounting operations and help shape financial processes.

• Work remotely: Join a growing US logistics business from Latin America.

• Grow professionally: Work closely with leadership and contribute to important business decisions.

• Build for the future: Help create scalable accounting systems and controls as the company expands.

Job details

Workplace

Remote

Employment

Full-time

Posted

October 29, 2026

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