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Accountant
R+L · Wilmington, Ohio, United States
In short
The Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting month-end close and financial reporting. They will prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and collaborate with various departments to improve accounting processes.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least two years of relevant experience with general ledger and month-end close. Proficiency in GAAP and Microsoft Excel is required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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- Is this R+L role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Accountant, Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts Click here to learn more about our employee resorts [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zQ0hhAbWVo] R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ViDxKgptec]
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Accountant,
- Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent
- benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts Click here to learn
- more about our employee resorts [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zQ0hhAbWVo]
R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ViDxKgptec]
Company Culture [https://youtu.be/vh9E06f22tw]
- R+L Carriers is seeking a motivated and analytical Accountant to join our
- Corporate Accounting team. This role is responsible for maintaining the
- accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial information while
- supporting financial reporting, month-end close, and a broad range of accounting
- and business initiatives.
- The successful candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with sound
- judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset. This
- individual enjoys solving problems, collaborating across departments, and
- identifying opportunities to improve processes, leverage technology, and
- strengthen financial reporting.
- As we continue building a modern Finance organization, this position offers
- broad exposure across the Accounting and Finance organization, participation in
- strategic initiatives, and significant opportunity for professional growth and
- increasing responsibility over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial
schedules.
- Review and analyze general ledger activity to help ensure the accuracy and
completeness of financial information.
- Research account activity and work with others to resolve accounting and
reconciliation differences.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and maintain appropriate
supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and other departments to
support accounting activities and business initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and
efficiency through continuous improvement and technology.
- Participate in cross-training opportunities.
- Maintain accounting procedures and documentation that support consistent
processes and effective internal controls.
- Support additional Accounting and Finance responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Two or more years of accounting experience, with exposure to general ledger
accounting and month-end close.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize and analyze
financial information.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting
deadlines.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a positive, team-oriented
attitude.
Preferred
- Experience in transportation, logistics, construction, manufacturing, or
another asset-intensive industry.
- Experience with Oracle or another large-scale ERP system.
- Experience with process improvement, reporting automation, data analytics, or
business intelligence tools.
Core Competencies
- Strong technical accounting knowledge.
- Analytical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
- Initiative, ownership, and accountability.
- Sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Continuous improvement and technology-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Collaborative, team-first approach.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability and desire to assume broader responsibilities over time.
- Benefits:R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive
- benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k)
- Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays,
- and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big
- Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
- About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company
- founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution
- industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through
- efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in
- treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each
- employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are
- many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering
- freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of
- our employees.
- R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies
- will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to
- an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
- identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran
- status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L
- Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to
- participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job
- interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude
- information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age,
- sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by
- federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90)
- days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in
- employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new
- application
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