Were in a fastpaced industry and our support team is no exception. ThisStaff Accountant position will assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the accounting close and reporting process for Backhaul Direct. ThisStaff Accountant will be responsible for ensuring timely payments to vendors and maintaining accurate financial records. Our ideal team candidate will have strong financial acumen and a solid understanding of accounting principles with the ability to be accurate and timely. Who is Backhaul Direct An innovative 3PL providerunyielding in our commitment to manage streamline and relentlessly deliver effective freight solutions. Backhaul Direct has been evolving since 2004from a small startup to becoming a major domestic and international logistics provider. BHDs balanced approach towards innovation and customer service gives our shipping clients the ability to stay ahead of the curve while still receiving oneonone personal attention. What will you do as a Staff Accountant - Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to document business transactions inputs journals into accounting system
- Capture and record all accounting related transactions
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments including checks and ACH payments
- ERP accounts ledgers and reporting systems and ensuring compliance with GAAP
- Primarily responsible for ownership over the accounts payable process enhancement of the accounts payable process and assisting with closing the books and records for month end quarterend and yearend
- Review GL coding and cost center assignment to ensure correct management reporting
- Analyze respective p/l accounts for unusual fluctuations
- Support the development and enhancement of accounting principles practices and procedures to satisfy SOX requirements
- Conduct timely and accurate bank reconciliations transactions and compliance monthly
- Collaborate with AR teams to ensure overall accounting needs are met
- Process audit reports for electronic freight and nonelectronic invoices
- Work on multiple duties tasks and projects leveraging technical and issue solving skills
What skills and/or qualifications do you need to be successful as a Staff Accountant - Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required
- 35 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting preferred
- Knowledge of US GAAP regulations
- Proven customer service and/or accountingspecific experience
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred
- Familiarity with corporate finance principles and practices
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Suite with an emphasis in Excel
- Selfstarter with strong written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Possess strong work ethic and desire for continuous improvement
- Strong organizational and time management skills driving tasks to completion
Why choose Backhaul Direct - Competitive salarieswith bonus opportunities
- Nonexistent dress code (disclaimer: public nudity is highly discouraged and probably illegal)
- Strong fundamentals about who we are (Our Fundamentals Backhaul Direct)
- Robust benefit packages (including medical dental vision life disability 401k match PTO and paid holidays)
- Internal growth opportunities for high performers
- This is an inoffice position
Backhaul Direct provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
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