Paychex · 6 hours ago
Staff Accountant
Eagan, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
0+ years expPaychex is a company seeking a Staff Accountant to join their finance team in the logistics and transportation sector. The role offers an opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, process improvement, and reporting, focusing on optimizing costs and revenues in supply chain and fleet operations.
AccountingBookkeeping and PayrollFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesSoftware
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable:
Accounts Payable:
Process /mprovement & Learning:
Assist in collecting, organizing, and verifying financial data from various sources relevant to logistics and transportation (e.g., fuel reports, maintenance records, freight invoices, operational metrics)
/nvoice Customer accurately and timely using multiple systems to pull data from
Manage and collect all Customer Accounts Receivable balances
Analyze current processes and multiple sources of data to develop process improvements
Prepare basic NetSuite reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and clarity
Process assigned vendor bills and monitor open purchase orders in Netsuite
Assist in simple variance analysis, like operational costs like fuel, labor, and maintenance
Contribute to tracking key operational performance indicators (KP/s) such as fuel efficiency, on-time delivery rates, and fleet utilization
Participate in understanding and documenting existing financial processes within the logistics department
/dentify opportunities for basic process improvements or data automation
Actively learn about industry-specific financial concepts, regulations, and best practices in logistics and transportation finance
Collaborate with various operational teams (e.g., dispatch, fleet, warehouse) to understand their financial impacts
General Ledger:
Ad-Hoc Projects:
Assist with assigned reconciliations
Assist with assigned month end close procedures
Support the finance team in preparing data for daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports
Assist with various ad-hoc financial analysis projects as needed, developing problem-solving skills and gaining exposure to different aspects of the business
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Or 5 years of experience
0-1 year of professional experience. Recent graduates or individuals with relevant internship experience in finance, accounting, or logistics are strongly encouraged to apply
Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., basic formulas, data organization, simple charts)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills, with a willingness to learn how to present financial information effectively
Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to learn about the logistics and transportation industry
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Internship experience in a finance, accounting, or logistics role
Familiarity with any financial reporting software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Basic understanding of transportation operations or supply chain concepts
Company
Paychex
Paychex is a human capital management company that delivers advisory solutions in human resources, employee benefit solutions, and payroll.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.2B2025-04-08Post Ipo Debt· $4.2B
1983-08-29IPO
Leadership Team
John Gibson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Schrader
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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