Accountant - Hybrid

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 15 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan participation

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to ensure accurate, timely accounting information. You will maintain general ledger accounts, determine journal entry requirements, and post journal entries during monthly close.

You will perform daily and monthly reconciliations, analyze transactions, investigate variances, and support cross-functional teams while applying GAAP guidance. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master’s or CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 1 year of accounting or financial reporting experience
• Master's degree or CPA preferred
• Strong data analysis skills

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounting experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Accounting/Financial Reporting/Business

Tools

CPA certification

Job description

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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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