Controller

Description An opportunity to boost your career at Tri-National is available! We are a Transportation and Logistics company, an employer of choice with a family friendly culture and flexible work schedule. This position would report to the VP of Finance and overseeing the responsibilities of the Accounting and Billing Departments. A BS/BA and 10 or more years of experience in accounting are required; CPA certification is preferred. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, excellent communications skills, and experience in working with multiple companies and intercompany transactions. Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure for multiple companies
• Analyze the monthly financial statement and report them to the President and the VP of Finance
• Assist with monthly closing process and financial statement preparation, as needed
• Prepare periodic governmental, regulatory, and insurance filings, returns, and compliance reports
• Oversee the Accounts Payable department, including processing A/P transactions
• Participate in periodic meetings focused on Operations and Key Performance Indicators
• Respond to inquiries from the President and the VP of Finance regarding financial results
• Along with the VP of Finance, manage banking and other key vendor relationships
• Perform analysis for the President and the VP of Finance, as requested
• Prepare insurance audits and gathering information for insurance renewals
• Supervise the Accounting and Billing Departments while supporting other departments when necessary
• Participate in periodic meetings regarding Accounts Receivable and Collections
• Oversee and prepare schedules for the annual audit/review with our outside accounting firm
• Work with the VP of Finance to secure equipment loans
• Rectify any issues Billing staff or Accounting team may have with the Operations, Sales, Safety or Maintenance teams
• Oversee the annual preparation of 1099s
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required Requirements Skills and Qualifications Education
• BS/BA in accounting is required
• CPA preferred Technical Skills and Prior Experience
• 10 plus years of experience in Accounting with supervisory experience are required
• Must be highly skilled in financial analysis with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining exceptional accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience with intercompany transactions
• Willingness to be a team player - doing whatever is necessary to get the job done
• AS/400 and Quickbooks knowledge a plus
• Trucking industry experience a plus