Accounting Manager at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

Accounting Manager to oversee our financial operations and support the company's continued success.


Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close.


• Prepare and analyze financial statements, P&L reports, and cash flow projections.


• Manage fuel expense tracking, fleet cost analysis, and DOT compliance reporting.


• Ensure proper job costing, expense allocations, and profitability analysis per truck/load.


• Lead a small team of accounting professionals and support staff.


• Work closely with the operations and fleet management teams to track expenses and optimize cost efficiency.


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.


• Maintain compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and trucking industry accounting standards.

Qualifications:

• 
  5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in trucking, transportation, or logistics.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance.
  


• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or Trucking-Specific Accounting Software (e.g., Axon, McLeod, TMW, ProTransport).


• Strong understanding of fuel tax reporting (IFTA), freight billing, and fleet cost tracking.


• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($105,000 - $120,000 DOE) + performance incentives
  


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Apply Now