Associate Accountant
Job Location:
Lakeland, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Why Work for Saddle Creek
Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse friendly and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If youre looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits join our team today.
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Department: Finance
Location: Lakeland FL
Schedule: Monday - Friday 1st shift
Company Overview
Saddle Creek Logistics services is a rapidly growing nationwide distribution services company that provides warehousing transportation contract packaging and integrated logistics services. By focusing on selected commodities geographic markets and core services we are able to develop 3rd Party 1st Class solutions that meet our customers unique needs.
Position Description
The Associate Accountant performs business financial and operations analysis impacting operating results and supports the middle/senior management decision-making processes. Additionally this person applies principles of accounting to record accounting transactions analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Excellent analytical computer software and communications skills are required. This position reports to the Sr. Accounting Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts and document business transactions
- Prepare monthly financial statements for selected business units and departments
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and revenue/expense account analyses
- Determine proper handling of financial transactions and process as assigned
- Provide support to assigned business unit managers during the budgeting process
- Routine interaction with operating personnel from remote locations
- Work closely with operations and provide insight to ensure accurate and timely month-end closing
- Prepare analysis of financial results using both established and ad hoc reports
- Review research and correct inconsistencies in financial entries documents and reports
- Handle special projects and other assignments as requested including supporting Sr. Accountants
- Assist with contract rate reviews and billing audits as assigned. Some travel required.
- Assist the billing team with customer billing
- Adhere to Company policies and procedures
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university Accounting major preferred
- Previous experience with general ledger accounting including account analysis reconciliations and month-end closing a plus.
- Knowledge of 3PL and transportation operations desirable
- Proficient knowledge and passion for computer applications (MS Office required) (ERP Microsoft Dynamics Sigma a plus)
- Attention to detail and analytic proficiency
- Organized and detail-oriented with an ability to work independently
- Ability to work with a diverse set of management styles and personalities
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills
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Benefits:
Benefits packageincluding medical dental vision HSA and medical reimbursement
Annual bonus eligibility
401(k) match
Vacation and holiday pay
Employee assistance and identity theft protection
Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
Tuition reimbursement for further education
Company paid life insurance and short term disability
Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race gender national origin ancestry age color religious creed marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy breastfeeding and related medical conditions) mental or physical disability medical condition military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster the E-Verify Postinghere.
Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity please send an e-mail toand let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.
Required Experience:
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