Accountant / Bookkeeper

Overview
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accountant / Bookkeeper and become a vital contributor to our organization’s financial health! This energetic role offers the opportunity to manage comprehensive accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting our mission to deliver exceptional service. You will handle a variety of bookkeeping and accounting tasks, utilizing Quickbooks to keep our records precise and up-to-date. The company is still very young and provides a chance to grow quickly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about maintaining impeccable financial standards, this position is your perfect fit!

Duties

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities including journal entries, account analysis, and ledger maintenance using QuickBooks & our trucking TMS
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger accounting to ensure accuracy across all financial statements
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections while maintaining vendor and customer records
• Prepare detailed financial reports, including profit & loss statements, budgets, and other financial analyses to support decision-making
• Conduct account reconciliations, account analysis, and double-entry bookkeeping to uphold GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) standards
• Assist with payroll processing, tax filings, and governmental accounting requirements to ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Skills

• 1–3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (required)
• General knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, editing, organizing, etc.) (required)
• Proficiency in accounting software QuickBooks; strong knowledge of financial software tools
• Experience in trucking, logistics, or transportation industry (strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of corporate accounting principles, GAAP standards, and governmental accounting practices
• Experience with bank reconciliation, account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation
• Knowledge of accounts payable/receivable processes and payroll management systems
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and prepare accurate financial reports with clarity
• Familiarity with tax experience related to business operations and compliance requirements
• Strong technical skills including 10-key typing for data entry; excellent attention to detail in bookkeeping tasks
• Effective communication skills for writing financial reports and collaborating with team members on budgeting and financial planning

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Experience with load boards or trucking software (e.g., TMS systems)
• Familiarity with IFTA reporting or DOT-related expense tracking
• Payroll experience, especially for drivers or contractors

Work Schedule

• 10–20 hours per week (flexible schedule)

Why Join Us?

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Opportunity to grow with a small, expanding trucking business
• Hands-on role with real impact on company operations

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43205