POSITION SUMMARY
TP Trucking & Logistics began as part of Timber Products over five decades ago and has since grown into a for-hire fleet serving customers across the U.S. and Canada as both a common carrier and licensed property broker – delivering asset-based reliability and seamless multimodal coordination. With terminals on both coasts, we offer specialized freight hauling, in-house maintenance and body-shop services – all supported by modern technology that keeps our fleet efficient, flexible and dependable.
We are looking for someone to join the Accounting team who will be responsible for accounting and payroll functions, supporting month end close, credit and collections, annual audit support, and maintenance of fixed asset records, including lease accounting. The Accounting Supervisor will manage a four-person accounting team through direct and indirect supervision.
This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. Qualified candidates must be able to work in the office full time, Monday through Friday.
MAJOR TASKS
- Support monthly close activities for AP and AR functions. Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
- Support weekly payroll activities in cooperation with larger Timber Products organization.
- Perform credit inquiries on new and update existing customers.
- Provide weekly updates on aged receivables.
- Complete month end closing including reconciliation of accounts, preparation of accruals and adjustments, and financial reports and schedules.
- Monthly financial analysis, as needed.
- Manage corporate purchasing card program including monthly uploads, expense review and reporting.
- Maintain lease schedules and lease software; maintain fixed assets schedules.
- Maintain property tax, sales and use tax reports reporting and management.
- Support maintenance and body shop teams with accounting records and physical inventory support.
- Support preparation of the annual budget.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end work for external auditors.
- Assist with implementation of accounting systems and accounting policies and procedures.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous work experience in accounting role preferred.
- Credit and collections experience preferred.
- Experience with fully integrated ERP system preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, including Vlookup and pivot tables.
- Ability to communicate professionally (verbally and in writing).
- Ability to problem solve, research discrepancies, and troubleshoot roadblocks.
- Must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous work experience in accounting role preferred.
- Credit and collections experience preferred.
- Experience with fully integrated ERP system preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, including Vlookup and pivot tables.
- Ability to communicate professionally (verbally and in writing).
- Ability to problem solve, research discrepancies, and troubleshoot roadblocks.
- Must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.