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Accountant

R+L · Wilmington, Ohio, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorship
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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

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

General Ledger AccountingMonth-end CloseGAAPMicrosoft ExcelFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationJournal EntriesAnalytical Skills

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AccountingGeneral LedgerMonth-end CloseGAAPMicrosoft ExcelFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationJournal EntriesAuditInternal Controls

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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Questions about this role

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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This listing comes from R+L's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 5 Oct 2026.