Accountant

About Knichel Logistics

Knichel Logistics is a fast-growing, woman-owned, non-asset transportation and logistics provider delivering intermodal, truckload, and LTL solutions across North America. We partner with Class I railroads, motor carriers, and customers to provide reliable, efficient freight movement backed by a culture rooted in our core values:

• Customer Obsessed


• Team Focused


• Be Valuable


• Do the Right Thing

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a visible impact within a dynamic organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to support the financial operations of our growing logistics business. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end close, and managing accounting processes in a high-volume freight environment.  The ideal candidate has experience in transportation or logistics accounting, strong knowledge of GAAP, and hands-on experience with revenue and cost recognition related to freight movements. Experience with Sage Intacct and transportation management systems (TMS) is highly preferred.

What You’ll Do

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations


• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities


• Maintain the integrity and 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 accurate 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 against contracted rates and shipment details


• Investigate and resolve billing and cost discrepancies

Freight & Operations Analysis

• Partner with operations and pricing teams to validate:
  
  
  
  • Load-level profitability
  
  
  • Accessorial charges
  
  
  • Fuel surcharge calculations
  
  
  
  


• Analyze gross margin performance by customer, lane, and mode (Intermodal, FTL, and LTL)

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform monthly reconciliations for:
  
  
  
  • Bank accounts
  
  
  • AR/AP subledgers
  
  
  • Prepaid expenses
  
  
  
  


• Assist with internal management reporting, including:
  
  
  
  • Borrowing base and bank reporting
  
  
  • Gross margin analysis
  
  
  • Revenue per load metrics
  
  
  • Cost trend analysis
  
  
  
  

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize Sage Intacct for transaction processing and financial reporting


• Maintain data integrity between accounting and transportation systems


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracy


• Assist with annual audit coordination and external reporting requests

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred


• 3–7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in transportation, logistics, or a high-volume operational environment


• Experience with Sage Intacct strongly preferred


• Understanding of intermodal, truckload (FTL), and LTL operations is a plus


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting


• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• High attention to detail with strong communication and collaboration skills

Why Join Knichel Logistics?

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture


• Opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing organization


• Broad exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams


• Modern office space located on the Westinghouse campus in Cranberry Township, PA


• Stable, growth-focused company with strong industry relationships


• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Retirement plan


• Additional company-sponsored benefits


• Paid time off and holidays