Accountant I

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Granite City (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Life and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Internal training

Job summary

Ingram Marine Group seeks an Accounting professional to support accurate month-end closing and operational reporting. The role focuses on terminal revenue accounting, GL reconciliation, and research of billing discrepancies, with access to hybrid work arrangements.

The ideal candidate has solid accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial records, and US GAAP concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify questions, follow logic, and research discrepancies.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial or operational data.
• Organized and able to manage recurring deadlines and competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to learn new systems, processes, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end accounting cycle and operational reporting.
• Terminal Accounting & Revenue Support: support terminal revenue accounting and revenue accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger activity to operational reporting systems.
• Research billing discrepancies and accounting questions.
• Operational Reporting: prepare tonnage, throughput, royalty, KPI, and operational reports.
• Compile and distribute financial and operational reporting information.
• Support terminal-related payment requests and AP coordination.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support audits.
• Support process improvement initiatives.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Assist in budget preparation as needed.
• Support ad-hoc requests from operations and finance departments.
• Payment & Process Support.

Skills

Accounting principles

US GAAP

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.

Job Description

Responsible for supporting accurate and timely accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with a focus on the month-end accounting cycle and operational reporting.

Terminal Accounting & Revenue Support

Support terminal revenue accounting and revenue accruals

Reconcile general ledger activity to operational reporting systems

Research billing discrepancies and accounting questions

Operational Reporting

Prepare tonnage, throughput, royalty, KPI, and operational reports

Compile and distribute financial and operational reporting information

Support terminal-related payment requests and AP coordination

Maintain audit-ready documentation and support audits

Support process improvement initiatives

Perform special projects as assigned

Assist in budget preparation as needed

Supportadhoc requests from operations and finance departments

Payment & Process Support

Qualifications

Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial records, and U.S. GAAP concepts

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency

Analytical mindset with the ability to identify questions, follow logic, and research discrepancies

Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial or operational data

Organized and able to manage recurring deadlines and competing priorities

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Dependable, adaptable, and willing to learn new systems, processes, and business operations

Exercises good judgment and maintains confidentiality when working withfinancialinformation

Additional Information

Working Environment and Conditions:

Standard office environment, ability to sit at workstation for extended periods of time

Remote/hybrid/flex work options available.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

Anticipated start date will be in October.

Pay Range: $55,000 to $65,000

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [emailprotected]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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