Senior Accountant

At TA Services, we don’t just move freight - we move business forward. Since 1986, we’ve been delivering peak performance for our customers through our Freight Brokerages, Managed Transportation, Warehousing & Fulfillment, Mills Services, and Cross-Border Logistics.

What sets us apart? Our people! At TA, culture isn’t an afterthought - it’s a competitive advantage. We’re intentional about building a workplace where you’re supported, challenged, and equipped to grow. From day one, you’ll get the tools, training, and trust to unlock your full potential.

We believe when the right people live the right values, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to win, you’ll fit right in.

Here’s what drives us:

• People First - We lead with care, connection, and respect.
• Service - Our customers, carrier partners, and team members deserve nothing less than excellence.
• Safety - Built into every move we make.
• Results - High standards. Real outcomes.
• Innovation - We push boundaries and never settle.

Sound like the kind of team you want to be part of? Let’s take a closer look at the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, unusual transactions, and reconciling items.
• Analyze consolidated and business-unit financial results, including budget-to-actual and period-over-period variances.
• Support the preparation and distribution of accurate monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Complete and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in BlackLine and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and reconcile fixed asset activity within Lease Complete.
• Prepare property tax renditions and business license filings and ensure related payments and renewals are completed on time.
• Review and code Ramp transactions in partnership with the Payables Specialist.
• Coordinate external audit requests and prepare supporting documentation for audits and related tax returns.
• Evaluate accounting processes, recommend improvements, and assist with implementing scalable procedures and system enhancements.
• Lead or support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.
• Serve as a resource for accounting questions and provide backup support across the Corporate Accounting and Finance team.

Work Environment

• Office-based professional environment located in downtown Indianapolis.
• Regular collaboration with the Controller, Corporate Accounting and Finance team, management, business partners, and external auditors.
• Work requires sustained attention to detail, organization, analysis, and adherence to financial reporting deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification is preferred or considered a plus but is not required.

Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, internal controls, and applicable financial regulations.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing financial data, investigating discrepancies, and communicating clear conclusions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with BlackLine, Ramp, Lease Complete, LeaseQuery, or similar accounting and financial systems preferred.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, financial statements, and audit documentation.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and process improvement activities preferred.

Personality Traits

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Organized and able to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical and capable of researching issues and developing well-supported conclusions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and able to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Proactive and comfortable identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Dependable and willing to provide guidance and support to colleagues.

Benefits/Perks

• Annual Salary
• Accrue up to five days PTO in first year. Two-weeks vacation, plus one week PTO accrue on first anniversary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
• Other benefits include Doc-On-Demand, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Volunteer Day, Employee Assistance Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.