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Senior Accountant – Distribution & Transportation

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Robert Half

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United States , Carson

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and month‑end close processes
  • Proficiency with Excel and Great Plains
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

Nice to have:

Experience with cost, freight, or inventory accounting

What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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