Senior GL Accountant

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrated hands on performance in implementing strong internal controls, negotiating contracts, operations and change management in entities experiencing growth.
• Very strong Financial management/analysis background; Budget and Forecast preparation/administration.
• Advanced Quickbooks; Utilization of comprehensive macro, pivot tables, and advanced excel models; very strong systems orientation and implementation experience
• Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Oversees, monitors and works to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and database management.
• Audits work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards.
• Assist in the month end closing and financial reporting process.
• Assist in special projects as necessary.
• Assists controller with a variety of tasks as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all internal controls.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum 5 years experience working in an Accounting role
• Prior Management Experience required
• Prior experience in Trucking Industry highly preferred 
• CPA preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience in Great Plains Accounting System preferred
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Suite including Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary work product
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Must maintain high degree of confidentiality

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift, move and carry banker’s boxes of documents, up to 20lbs. 
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.