General Ledger Accountant in Montebello, California at Speed Xpress Inc.

About Speed Xpress Inc.

Founded in 2022, SpeedX offers a superior last-mile delivery experience designed to better connect brands to customers. At SpeedX, we’re more than just a delivery company – we’re partners in success. We believe that ecommerce delivery shouldn’t be a hassle, a financial strain, or a source of stress for businesses. We created a next-level delivery experience that’s designed to meet business's needs, exceed their expectations, and future-proof their ecommerce business.

In just three years of business, we have grown our client list to over a dozen online marketplaces, 3PLs and direct retailers and are now delivering over 300,000 packages daily worldwide – with the number constantly growing. And we have no plans of slowing down.

About the role:

We're looking for a General Ledger Accountant who takes pride in the accuracy of their work and wants to be part of a collaborative finance team where their contributions truly matter.

This is a great opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, work closely with senior finance leadership, and play a meaningful role in the financial health of a growing organization.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and proactively resolve variances
• Lead or support month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Maintain trial balance accuracy and ensure proper account classifications
• Support the preparation of financial statements and disclosures
• Partner with external auditors and help ensure a smooth audit process

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or actively pursuing CPA preferred
• 3–6 years of GL or public accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems and close management tools
• Advanced Excel skills

Nice to have

• Big 4 or public accounting background is a plus

• Experience in a logistics, transportation, warehouse, or service industry is a plus
• Bilingual English/Mandarin a plus

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High degree of integrity and discretion with confidential financial information

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match