Accountant – Paper Transport

Are you good with numbers? Want to work for a growing company?

Join our Accounting team! We are hiring an Accountant within our accounting department at Paper Transport. This role will lead the month end process for both the trucking and logistics business.

Our mission is to build a great place to work. We are a transportation company that hauls more than just paper, with over 1,100 employees across 25 states. Our office staff supports the driver operation by living our two core values: A Personal Commitment to Safety and What Drives You.

What Drives You?™ is the determining motivation behind everything we do at Paper Transport. We truly want to understand what motivates our employees. That motivation determines what we need to do as a team to build a supportive work environment that helps each employee succeed.

We want to know: What Drives You? Apply today!

How can you be successful in this role?

• Prepare monthly general journal entries
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Responsible for fixed asset and lease accounting
• Assist with analyzing financial statements monthly
• Assist in year-end audit preparation and support
• Assist with other projects as assigned
• Work well with both trucking and logistics accounting teams
• Streamline and simplify current processes

What job qualifications do you need to bring?

• Minimum 4 year Bachelor’s degree; MBA or CPA is preferred
• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with general ledger functions and month end/year end close processes
• Strong technical background in accounting systems and MS Excel; Microsoft Great Plains experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment with attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Exemplify great communication and organizational skills, as well as an eye toward continuously improving the way we do things.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems and the transportation environment a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Why PTI? Take a look at PTI’s advantages and apply today:

• Excellent company culture with generous work/life balance, family first mindset. (We would not be who we are today without our employees!)
• Standard 1st shift Monday - Friday
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account
• Short term disability and long-term disability
• 100% company paid life insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings with company match
• Profit sharing potential
• Paid Time Off and company paid holidays
• Drive Your Wellbeing program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you for financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing support)
• Financial Counseling program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and employee development opportunities
• Education Assistance Program for master’s degree