Staff Accountant

Knichel Logistics is a fast-growing, woman-owned, non-asset provider of intermodal transportation and logistics solutions. We partner with Class I railroads, motor carriers, and customers across North America to deliver reliable, efficient freight movement while maintaining a strong culture built on our core values: Customer Obsessed, Team Focused, Be Valuable, and Do the Right Thing. About the

Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support financial operations of a growing Logistics company. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing transactional accounting processes, and supporting month-end close activities in a high volume freight environment.

What You'll Do:

General Accounting Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes Maintain accuracy of the general ledger in accordance with GAAP Support financial statement preparation and variance analysis Revenue & Cost Recognition Apply over-time revenue recognition principles for freight movements (from dispatch through delivery) Accrue revenue for delivered but unbilled shipments Accrue carrier costs for loads moved but not yet invoiced Ensure proper matching of revenue and expenses by load and reporting period Reconcile operational (TMS) data to financial records Accounts Receivable / Payable Support Monitor AR aging and assist with collections and discrepancy resolution Review carrier invoices for accuracy against contracted rates Investigate and resolve billing and cost discrepancies Freight & Operations Alignment Work closely with operations and pricing teams to validate: Load-level profitability Accessorial charges Fuel surcharge calculations Analyze gross margin by lane, customer, and mode (Intermodal, FTL, LTL) Reconciliations & Reporting Perform monthly reconciliations: Bank accounts Subledgers (AR/AP) Pre-paid expenses Assist in preparing internal management reports, including: Weekly/Monthly Bank reporting (Borrowing base) Gross margin analysis Revenue per load Cost trends Systems & Process Improvement Utilize Sage Intacct for financial reporting and transaction processing Ensure integrity between TMS and accounting systems Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy Annual Audit co-ordination

What We're Looking For:

5+ years of experience in Financial Accounting, Reconciliation & external audit collaboration. Analytical & problem-solving mind set. Strong organization and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment. High level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI) Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Why Join Us:

Collaborative and supportive team environment. Best in class office space with-in the Westinghouse campus in Cranberry Township, PA Opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization. Broad exposure to the company at large and the leadership team. Stable, growth-oriented company culture.

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and additional company-sponsored benefits.