Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant - Logistics/Transportation

Department:  Finance

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will join our finance teams to support critical financial operations with in the dynamic logistics and transportation sector.  This is an excellent opportunity for a professional to gain hands-on experience in analytics, process improvement and reporting, with a specific focus on understanding and optimizing costs and revenues related to our supply chain and fleet operations.  The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to learn, possess strong analytical abilities, have attention to detail, good communication skills, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

Accounts Receivable: 

• Invoice customers accurately and timely using multiple systems  
• Manage and collect all Customer Accounts Receivable balances 
• Collect, organize, and verify financial data from multiple customer systems and customer sources
• Analyze current processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and data accuracy 

Accounts Payable: 

• Process vendor bills and monitor open purchase orders in NetSuite 
• Prepare NetSuite reports for internal stakeholders with accuracy and clarity 
• Assist in variance analysis, like operational costs including trucks, labor, and maintenance 
• Track key operational key performance indicators (KPIs) including fuel efficiency, on-time delivery rates, and fleet utilization 

Process Improvement & Learning: 

• Document existing financial processes and identify opportunities for automation or streamlining 
• Collaborate with operational teams - dispatch, fleet, warehouse - to understand their financial impacts 
• Actively learn about industry-specific financial concepts, regulations, and best practices in logistics and transportation finance

General Ledger:

• Assist with assigned account reconciliations
• Support month end close procedures
• Prepare data for daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.

Ad-Hoc Projects:

• Support the finance team on various analytical and reporting projects as business needs arise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Or 5 years of experience
• 0-2 years of professional or experience in finance, accounting, or logistics are strongly encouraged to apply
• Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization, pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to learn about the logistics and transportation industry
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and discretion with confidential financial information

Qualifications:

• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP/financial reporting system
• Prior or work experience in a logistics, freight, or fleet-related finance role
• Familiarity with transportation operations or supply chain concepts

Physical/Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical requirements include the ability to sit and stand for several hours at a time, walk, reach, bend, stoop, stretch, lift, push, transport, and move up to 25 pounds and to talk and hear
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are needed to operate normal office equipment, such as a computer, telephone and copier. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Environmental/Working Conditions:

This role is based at our Corporate office in Eagan, MN. You’ll work in a collaborative, indoor office environment with regular interaction across finance, operations and leadership. Some weekend and evening hours may occasionally be required during peak periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About ACS Logistics Holdings: ACS Logistics Holdings is a fast-growing logistics and transportation company with three distinct business lines: Anderson Cargo Services (managed freight and custom shipping), Allegro Home Delivery (nationwide last-mile delivery of large-scale items), and DataTrec (secure data center relocation and enterprise equipment logistics). We operate in a dynamic, high-growth industry and are building a finance team that can grow with us. 

Allegro Home Delivery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , color, , age, , , disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.