Senior Accountant

Summary / Primary Role:

• The Senior Accountant will perform various general accounting functions, including month-end closing, for the Transport & Warehouse division. These responsibilities require the Senior Accountant to work closely with the Operations Accounting group.
• The Senior Accountant prepares certain journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations during the monthly and annual closings.
•  They will complete ad hoc projects under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Finance & Accounting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Hands on experience with fixed assets, including capitalization and depreciation required; roll forwards experience preferred
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities, locations, or accounts
• Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred; other ERP systems will be considered
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Experience performing intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities

• Fixed asset accounting, including capitalization and depreciation
• Extensive experience with intercompany reconciliations is required, as this role will support multiple business units
• Strong advanced Excel skills are essential, including proficiency with VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and overall data analysis
  • Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable/payable accounts between the Company's entities each month-end.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review operational results of international business units.

• Participate in the development of reports and projects designed to increase efficiencies in cash management and decision making.
• Provide supervision, support and guidance to offshore accounting team of 1 - 2 staff members.
• Work with external auditors to supply data and reporting as needed for requests related to assigned areas.
• Lead or assist with various finance or accounting projects assigned by the Sr. Manager, Finance & Accounting.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Assist in forecasting future financial trends.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 4-6 years' experience in the general accounting function required
• Solid knowledge of General Accounting Principles is required
• Experience with Oracle Fusion software is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, especially strong Excel skills including ability to use V Lookup function and Pivot Tables
• Ability to extract data with system queries
• Experience with international accounting is preferred
• Strong analytical skills as well as organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Proven ability to pay sharp attention to detail
• Ability to work independently