Accounting Team Lead

Ryder System, Inc.

. Lead, supervise, and support the accounting team .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, including GAAP compliance, financial analysis, and team leadership. Proficient in managing accounting operations, overseeing reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting5-7+ Years Accounting ExperienceStrong Knowledge Of GAAPExperience With ERP/Accounting SystemsStrong Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationAP Transaction ReviewFinancial AnalysisMonth-End ClosingSales Commission CalculationAccounting Discrepancy ResolutionData ValidationCompliance With Internal ControlsFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProblem-Solving AbilitiesTeam LeadershipCoaching And TrainingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPWorkdayOracleNetSuiteMicrosoft DynamicsBlackline

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsSG&A ActivitiesExcise Tax FilingsRent Payment SchedulesFinancial Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, supervise, and support the accounting team
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting transactions
Review and validate AP transactions, accruals, and account coding
Review data supporting excise tax filings
Review and validate monthly rent payment schedules, including rent, CAM, and related expenses
Oversee SG&A-related AP and AR activities
Coordinate and oversee month-end and year-end closing activities
Prepare and review account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
Calculate quarterly sales commission payouts and maintain related amortization schedules
Maintain general ledger accuracy and completeness
Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
Partner with internal business teams to resolve accounting issues and provide guidance
Support compliance with company policies, internal controls, GAAP, and applicable accounting standards
Assist senior accounting management and upper management with special projects and financial analysis
Train, coach, and evaluate accounting associates
Approve weekly timecards for direct reports
Participate in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5-7+ years accounting experience
Previous supervisory or team-lead experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles
Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar; Workday preferred
Experience with Blackline account reconciliation software preferred
Strong Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Ability to meet month-end closing deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
Annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan may be available
5% travel requirement