Chicago - Accounting Specialist

Manage day-to-day accounting operations in a freight-forwarding environment, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and reconciliations. Process and audit carrier, agent, and vendor invoices; prepare monthly financial reports, accruals, and journal entries; monitor cash flow and collections; collaborate with operations on shipment-level profitability; contribute to internal controls and accounting procedures; participate in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning with growth toward an Accounting Manager and CFO-level role.