This is a senior-level individual contributor role.In this role, you will as the CFO's “right hand” / operational lieutenant. You will keep core back-office accounting moving accurately and on schedule—paying carrier and vendor bills, maintaining clean reconciliations, coordinating tax work with our CPA firm, and supporting related finance/administrative processes. We're looking for a utility player who is comfortable taking ownership, closing loops, and improving how work flows in a high-volume brokerage environment.Responsibilities Accounts payable (carrier and non-carrier) Process carrier payments once bills are audited and approvedProcess non-carrier/vendor AP (software, services, facilities, professional fees, etc.)Maintain AP controls: verify vendor setup, payment method accuracy, duplicate prevention and clear support for every paymentCoordinate with coworkers and vendors to resolve billing questions, short pays, credits and reissuesMonth-end close and reconciliations Perform routing bank and balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AP, accrued expenses, clearing accounts, etc.)Maintain clean subledger-to-GL ties and investigate variances to resolutionSupport month-end close tasks: journal entries, supporting schedules and roll-forwardsPrepare and distribute monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and supporting variance summaries for CFO review and internal stakeholdersTax coordination (with CPA firm) Coordinate the collection and delivery of information to our CPA firm for filings (e.g. income tax support, sales/use tax as applicable, 1099 support)Maintain organized documentation and schedules so tax work is efficient and audit-readySupport responses to CPA questions and implement process changes needed for complianceCFO support and financial operations Act as day-to-day finance operator: track open items, follow up on approvals and keep priorities movingAssist with sales commissions administration (calculations support, validation, documentation and payout coordination)Assist with payroll and HR administration tasks (e.g. payroll inputs/changes, deductions/benefits support, basic employee data administration) in coordination with the CFO and HR/payroll provider (Gusto)Help draft, maintain and improve SOPs, templates and checklists for recurring finance workflowsIf experienced, assist with contract review support (e.g. basic financial terms, renewals and redline coordination), escalating legal questions appropriatelyProcess. improvement and controls Identify recurring issues and implement improvements to tools, workflows, reporting and internal controlsMaintain clear documentation, filing discipline and a strong audit trail across finance activitiesManage our QuickBooks Online accountsPerform other duties and projects as assignedQualifications Experience in accounting/financial operations, ideally in freight brokerage businessesStrong understanding of accounts payable, reconciliations and core accounting fundamentalsExperience with brokerage-related financial flows (carrier billing/payment cycles, accessorials, credit memos, dispute documentation, etc.)Comfort operating as an independent contributor: prioritizing work, driving follow-ups and bringing items to closure without constant oversightHigh attention to detail and strong organization (accurate coding, clean support, consistent documentation)Strong Excel or spreadsheet skillsStrong QuickBooks Online skillsClear, professional communication with internal stakeholders and external partnersNice to have: Comfort reviewing basic contract commercial terms (payment terms, renewals, fees, liability limits) and coordinating redlinesAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment#J-18808-Ljbffr