Accounting Manager

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, and Beaverton, OR, with additional offices in Missouri, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.



Application Deadline: 3/10/2025

The Opportunity

We are seeking an effective and team-oriented Accounting Manager with a strong background in system/process optimizations and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation and/or optimization to join our team in Beaverton, OR or Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls and support Finance leadership through the annual audit process.
• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, navigating the complexity of multiple sets of books
• Develop, maintain and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize existing systems and implement new ERP solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals (accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and payroll), ensuring their continuous development and growth.
• Provide backup for Finance leadership and other critical accounting functions while maintaining segregation of duties.
  
  

The Skills And Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience with system and process optimizations and ERP implementation and/or optimization. Experience leveraging technology to drive efficacy is critical.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems. Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

Additional Skills

• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  
  

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $118,450 benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

Why DAT?

DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups
  
  

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)