Accounting Operations Coordinator

Overview

This is an on site position (Dayton, OH). 

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative Accounting Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day processes that keep our accounting operations running smoothly.

In this role, you’ll partner with the Accounting Operations Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure pricing data is accurate, maintain reporting and dashboards, document processes, and help resolve subject matter expert escalations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and making a visible impact in a fast-paced business.

What You'll Do

• Audit pricing data to ensure it is complete, accurate, and aligned with established business requirements.

• Create, maintain, and improve reports, trackers, and dashboards that support team performance and operational decision-making.

• Monitor key metrics, identify trends or potential issues, and communicate meaningful findings to leadership and partner teams.

• Serve as a subject matter resource for escalated questions and issues, researching root causes and coordinating resolution with the appropriate teams.

• Document and maintain key accounting operations processes to support consistency, training, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with departments across the organization to gather information, resolve issues, and build strong working relationships.

• Attend and actively contribute to regularly scheduled team meetings.

• Provide project and administrative support to the Accounting Operations Manager as needed.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting quality, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Take on additional responsibilities and special projects in support of team and business priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, analytics, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience in accounting operations, billing, reporting, data analysis, customer account maintenance, or office operations.
• Experience working with ERP, billing, pricing, reporting, or customer-information systems.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, freight, or related industries is a plus, but not required.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to turn data into clear, actionable information.
• Experience creating or maintaining reports, trackers, dashboards, or performance metrics.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel; experience with reporting or dashboard tools is a plus.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize competing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build productive relationships across departments.
• Confidence using sound judgment to research and help resolve escalated operational issues.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial, operational, and customer information with discretion.

Why Dayton Freight

The Accounting Operations Coordinator helps ensure the team has accurate data, useful reporting, reliable processes, and timely support for complex issues. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your analytical and operational expertise while helping improve the way the business works.

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast-paced work environment
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Modern facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company Match