What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Hazel's Expedited Freight?
Staff Accountant – Precision, Purpose & Partnership in Every Ledger
Location: Dallas (Addison), TX
Schedule: Full-time, On-site
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience full benefits
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Staff Accountant who finds pride in getting the details right every time. This role is about discipline, dependability, and precision, not reinventing systems. You’ll handle daily accounting functions that keep our operation balanced and on schedule, ensuring every transaction, reconciliation, and report reflects the integrity we’re known for. At Hazel’s Freight, every mile matters, and so does every number. We move fast, but never at the expense of accuracy. Our accounting team is the quiet force that ensures everything adds up behind the scenes so our fleet, our clients, and our operations stay in sync. If you’re the kind of person who stays calm under deadlines, thrives on structure, and finds satisfaction in completing clean, accurate work, you’ll fit right in here. Apply today!
What You’ll Be Doing
· Process approximately 100 incoming invoices per week with accuracy and consistency
· Generate and manage outgoing customer invoices
· Track and update accounting KPIs to support leadership insight
· Prepare and verify Driver Pay Settlement Reports before payroll
· Post and reconcile ACH and credit card payments
· Assist in month-end closing and GL reconciliations
· Set up new vendors and customers in accounting software
· Reconcile and resolve invoice discrepancies, rebills, and credits
· Provide coverage and support for the Accounting Manager as needed
· Prepare custom accounting and financial reports when requested
You’ll Excel Here If You Are…
· A system thinker – You enjoy structured work, clean data, and repeatable accuracy.
· A problem solver – You like to understand why things work and fix them the right way.
· A collaborator – You take pride in supporting your team and keeping the operation running smoothly.
· A learner – You stay curious about better ways to use tools, software, and processes to improve outcomes.
What You Bring
· Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting degree preferred)
· 3 years of general ledger accounting experience
· Proficiency in QuickBooks (required) and Microsoft Office
· Experience with NetSuite (strong plus)
· Familiarity with TriumphPay or transportation industry accounting (bonus)
· Strong attention to detail and organization
· Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and team members
· Ability to prioritize and stay focused in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
About Hazel’s Expedited Freight
Since 1977, Hazel’s has been a trusted leader in the expedited freight industry — helping thousands of businesses, from local manufacturers to Fortune 100 companies, deliver on their promises.
We specialize in point-to-point courier services, scheduled same-day deliveries, expedited “hot shot” freight, and long-distance transport. When ground isn’t fast enough, we even handle air freight forwarding and charters.
We’re a family-owned company built on integrity, reliability, and continual improvement. At Hazel’s, we believe in combining hard work and data-driven excellence with a genuine respect for people — our customers and our team alike.
Why Hazel’s
· Stable, respected, and growing company with a long Texas legacy
· Opportunity to master your craft within a structured, high-integrity environment
· Supportive leadership and approachable, down-to-earth culture
· Real teamwork — where precision and dependability are valued and recognized
Compensation & Benefits
· Competitive pay (commensurate with experience)
· 401(k) with company match
· 2 weeks paid vacation (eligible after 6 months)
· Medical insurance (cost-shared)
· Company-paid life and disability insurance
· Optional dental, vision, and supplemental coverage
· Family-owned, values-driven environment
Additional Information
- On-site in Dallas (Addison) — Monday–Friday
- Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen
- Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, ADA-compliant
Ready to Apply?
If you take pride in your accuracy, enjoy solving problems through structure and process, and want to work for a company that values expertise over flash — this is your place.
Apply today and help Hazel’s continue to deliver on its promises, one precise transaction at a time.
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Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Commute:
- Addison, TX 75254 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Addison, TX 75254: Relocate before starting work (Required)
- Work Location: In person