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As an Accountant your responsibilities include maintaining financial records, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and assist with budget reconciliation. Accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will be assisting the Controller as needed and respond to information requests by management and for auditing purposes. Day in The Life Record day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accuracy of coding transactions Maintain financial reports, records and general ledger accounts Process vendor and carrier accounts payables Regular reconciliations of bank, credit card and general ledger Assist with month-end and year-end closings Monthly preparation of financial statements Prepare payroll calculations and process payroll Contribute to the development and review of operating budget Assist in accumulation of information for budgets by department Back-up for banking needs and other areas of the finance department Assist Controller with projects as needed The above responsibilities and additional duties may vary as assigned Education/Work Experience Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance required 3+ years of accounting experience Freight Forwarding & Transportation Industry experience is a plus Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Working knowledge of GAAP Strong numeracy, financial, analytical and organizational skills Good problem-solving and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel Highly organized and detail-oriented Core Values Expectations Take Accountability Do Whatever It Takes Stay Focused Be Humble HUSTLE Be Enthusiastic Be Tenacious Work Smart DO WHAT S RIGHT Show Integrity Be Respectful Do What You Say NEVER QUIT LEARNING Be Curious Collaborate Embrace Coaching Physical Expectations Sedentary work sit at a desk, use a computer and a phone for most of the day. Repetitive motion type on a computer, write or dial on a phone. Hearing be able to receive detailed information through oral communication. Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by speaking when necessary. Visual be able to see a computer screen, read reports and/or information. Pushing, pulling and/or lifting push, pull and/or lift objects 25lbs or less.

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