Posted 19h ago

Senior Accountant

@ ClearFreight
El Segundo, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:analyzing ledger, preparing journals, reconciling accounts
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years progressive accounting experience, strong GL, reconciliations and month-end close skills, ERP experience (CargoWise/GoFreight a plus), intermediate Excel; CPA preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:CargoWise, GoFreight, Microsoft Excel
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Description

  Daily:

  • Analyze and maintain the general ledger to ensure the accuracy of A/P coding and cost allocation 
  • Manage, review and record cash transactions for US Customs and Agents bank accounts
  • Review and manage Payables requests from Ops 

Monthly:

  • Prepare month-end closing journal entries, including supporting schedules and documentation for USA and foreign offices 
  • Record all monthly and year-end accruals
  • Manage and prepare fixed asset accounting and depreciation journal entries
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations 
  • Prepare and distribute recurring financial reporting packages, and KPI analyses for US and foreign offices
  • Prepare monthly intercompany billing invoices to foreign offices

Quarterly:

  • Complete balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare quarterly sales and use tax returns

Annually:

  • Prepare annual fixed asset roll forward reports
  • Prepare and manage annual budget upload templates 
  • Prepare audit schedules and ensure supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and provided within required deadlines
  • Support annual financial statement audits and liaise with external auditors.
  • Manage and file tax and local business and state administrative filings, including property tax reporting, reconciliations, and compliance
  • Assist in maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Ad hoc:

  • Participate in ERP system enhancements, implementations, and process optimization initiatives.
  • Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key accounting processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function
  • Assist with special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned
  • Verify and manage due diligence on domestic Vendor bank details
Requirements


  • Bachelor's  degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3-5  years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Extensive experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
  • Proficiency  with ERP systems (CargoWise and/or GoFreight a plus) 
  • Preferred intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong  analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • CPA License a plus
  • Experience  supporting external audits.
  • Experience with multi-entity and international accounting environments.
  • Logistics business experience a major plus