Financial Reporting Manager
Parker Towing Company
Northport, AL
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Northport, AL
POSTED
10 days ago
Parker Towing Company, Inc., founded in 1940, is a leading barge line operator in the United States. The Financial Reporting Manager will assist in leading the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and robust internal controls. This role is critical to supporting executive leadership with financial insights and contributing to strategic decision-making. Because Parker Towing Company and our 500-strong employee base are one of the largest barge lines in the United States, in addition to operating various terminals and industry-related businesses, the accounting department can see a wide variety of high-volume transactions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in directing all aspects of accounting operations, A/R, A/P, GL, and Fixed Asset management
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports in accordance with GAAP
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies
- Oversee payroll operations for 500+ employees using a cloud-based payroll platform
- Oversee the preparation and submission of 401(k) compliance reports and annual census data
- Team with HR and TPA to ensure accuracy in 401(k) contribution remittances and participant data
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff
- Implement systems and process improvements to drive efficiency
- Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and benefit regulations
- Reports directly to the Controller of the Company
Qualifications:
As a relatively autonomous role, the qualifications, skills, and knowledge required are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred) from an accredited college or university
- 4+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Be able to perform duties in a multiple software platform environment with multiple EINs
- Ability to multitask in a growing environment with specific deadlines
- Experience in Outlook, Teams, Word, and strong Excel skills are required
- Experience with cloud-based payroll systems and best practices; familiarity with multi-payroll environments preferred
- Proficiency in accounting software systems is required; conversion and implementation experience preferred
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience in the Maritime or Transportation industry is an advantage
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or Business Central is preferred
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunity to influence company growth and success
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Competitive health insurance package
- Free dental insurance
- Free life insurance
- Free long-term disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Optional additional coverage available (e.g., supplemental life, accident)
- Paid vacation and paid sick time
- 401(k) with 6% company match on both Roth and pre-tax contributions
- Profit sharing
- Eligible for semi-annual discretionary performance-based bonuses
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