Accountant - Hybrid

XPO; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO 15 days

9 paid holidays

401(k) match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking an Accountant for a hybrid role in Charlotte, NC. You will compile and analyze accounting data, maintain general ledger accounts, and support month-end close processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), at least 1 year of accounting or financial reporting experience, and a strong data-analysis mindset. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree or CPA, plus 3+ years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 1 year of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Master’s degree preferred; CPA certification; 3+ years of experience (Big Four preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely compilation of accounting information and maintain general ledger accounts with journal entries and month-end close.
• Perform daily and monthly account reconciliations for all assigned accounts.
• Analyze and investigate transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Research questions for management; explain variances to expectations and trends.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and improve XPO’s processes and documentation.
• Review and apply GAAP concepts to contracts, transactions, and activities as applicable.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work/m

1 year accounting/financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting/Financial Reporting/Business

Job description

Career Opportunities: Accountant - Hybrid (389840)

What you’ll need to succeed as an Accountant at XPO

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of accounting or financial reporting experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Financial Reporting or Business
• CPA certification
• 3 or more years of accounting or financial reporting experience, preferably with a Big Four accounting firm
• Solid ability to understand and analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources

About the Accountant job

Pay, benefits and more:

• C ompetitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure accurate and timely compilation of accounting information. Maintain general ledger accounts for all assigned accounts including the determination of journal entry requirements, and preparation and posting of journal entries during the month as well as during month-end close.
• Perform daily and monthly account reconciliations for all assigned accounts.
• Analyze and investigate transactions related to assigned areas to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Research questions for management; investigate and explain variances to expectations and trends.
• Participate in cross-functional work teams and continuously improve XPO’s processes and documentation for assigned areas.
• Review, interpret and apply accounting concepts in accordance with GAAP and other authoritative guidance to contracts, transactions, and activities as applicable.

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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