Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at our privately owned transportation company, you will play a critical role in maintaining our financial health and ensuring the accuracy of our reporting. This position goes beyond day-to-day entries; we are looking for a sharp analytical mind to provide deep insights into our profit and loss, handle intercompany complexities, and collaborate across departments to streamline our month-end and year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities Month-End Close:

Lead the preparation and posting of general entries for monthly closing; ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

Reconciliations:

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and manage the analysis/reconciliation of intercompany accounts and specific general ledger accounts (including accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, and accounts receivable).

Financial Analysis:

Prepare internal monthly income statements and provide detailed P&L analysis comparing actuals to budget and prior period performance.

Reporting:

Update account analysis schedules monthly and provide comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanations of financial results to management.

Audit & Special Projects:

Collaborate with the team for interim and year-end audits; prepare specialized financial reports and handle multiple ad-hoc projects as requested.

Skills & Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in general accounting (Senior level experience preferred).

Technical Proficiency:

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables) and proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Analytical Power:

Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.

Communication:

Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.

Adaptability:

Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced transportation environment.

Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life insurance Supplemental coverages 401K plan Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.