Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of accounting experience within 3PL, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or supply chain environments
NetSuite experience
Experience with both Accounts Receivable and General Ledger accounting
Strong understanding of accounting principles and account reconciliations
Experience with journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting support
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance transactional accounting duties with higher-level accounting responsibilities
Self-starter with strong ownership mentality and follow-through
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience supporting external audits
Experience with financial analysis and variance commentary
Willingness to support broader accounting functions as business needs shift
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Staff Accountant for a top 3PL Logistics, Warehousing, Fulfillment, and Distribution client. This candidate will play a critical role in supporting both Accounts Receivable and General Accounting functions while helping maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate will have experience with NetSuite, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and customer account management. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of their work, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. The role offers exposure to both day-to-day transactional accounting and higher-level accounting responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue growing their accounting career.
This role will be hybrid and require you to be onsite in Elwood, IL 2-3 days per week.
Day-to-Day:
-Manage all Accounts Receivable and Cash Management activities -Apply and post daily customer cash receipts and remittances -Investigate and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies -Monitor customer accounts and conduct collections activities -Communicate with customers on balances, payment status, and statements -Generate and review AR aging reports -Maintain accurate customer account records and reconciliations -Assist with billing support and customer account inquiries -Prepare and post journal entries -Reconcile general ledger accounts and perform bank reconciliations -Support month-end and year-end close processes -Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules -Analyze account variances and research discrepancies -Complete balance sheet reconciliations -Support external audit requests and documentation requirements -Assist the accounting team with additional responsibilities as business needs arise