What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Proficient Auto Logistics?
About Proficient Auto Logistics
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies, and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with over 1200 trucks, 55 terminal locations and 800 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.
We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager – Receivables and Settlements to manage the overall PAL accounts receivable process and oversee settlement operations for independent owner-operators and subhaulers. This role is critical to ensuring timely customer collections, accurate settlement payments, and smooth coordination between operations and finance. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, industry knowledge, and a passion for process optimization.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies, and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with over 1200 trucks, 55 terminal locations and 800 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.
We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager – Receivables and Settlements to manage the overall PAL accounts receivable process and oversee settlement operations for independent owner-operators and subhaulers. This role is critical to ensuring timely customer collections, accurate settlement payments, and smooth coordination between operations and finance. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, industry knowledge, and a passion for process optimization.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
- Oversee the end-to-end AR process and policies for PAL and its operating companies, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices
- Identify and implement improvements in accuracy, efficiency and automation for AR activities in coordination with the accounting team
- Establish and enforce credit and collections policies, managing risk and resolving payment disputes in partnership with sales, operations, and other stakeholders
- Prepare and analyze AR aging reports for management, track key metrics, and implement strategies to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
- Oversee the settlements process and policies for PAL and its operating companies, including load payments, deductions (e.g. fuel, escrow), and reimbursements
- Ensure settlements align with rate confirmations, accessorial charges and agreements
- Identify and implement improvements in accuracy, efficiency and automation
- Reconcile settlements to the Transportation Management System (Magnus) and accounting system (Acumatica)
- Coordinate cross-functionally to resolve payment issues with independent contractors
- Supervise and develop team members
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including account reconciliations, accruals, and audit schedules
- Document and update SOPs to reflect best practices and policy compliance
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls over receivables and settlement processes
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role; transportation or logistics industry experience preferred
- Solid understanding of AR practices, transportation billing, and driver settlement processes
- Demonstrated success leading accounting process improvement or automation initiatives
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills; experience with KPIs and reporting tools is a plus
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred
- Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems (Acumatica preferred)
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
