Accounting Manager

UNIVERSAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee internal financial reporting and the monthly close, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust internal controls. The role partners with executive management, operating leaders, and auditors.

You will lead consolidation, intercompany accounting, debt reporting, and policy enhancements while driving process improvements in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, auditing, or related experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a publicly traded company environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and consolidation accounting.
• SOX 404 compliance and internal control frameworks experience.
• Experience with intercompany eliminations and debt covenant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the closing and consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and financial statement analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate debt reporting packages and covenant calculations.
• Assist in developing and enhancing accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support internal control documentation, testing, and remediation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Oversee internal financial reporting packages for executives and business units.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and quarterly reviews.
• Manage intercompany transactions and elimination processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical accounting

SOX 404

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?

Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Company's internal financial reporting and closing processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control standards. This role will report to the Corporate Controller and serve as a key member of the finance team, partnering closely with executive management, operating leaders, and external auditors to support accurate financial reporting. The Accounting Manager will lead critical accounting functions, including managing the monthly close process, consolidations, financial statement preparation, intercompany accounting, debt compliance reporting, financial controls, and audit coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Company's closing and consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations, account reconciliation reviews, and financial statement analysis.
• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated and consolidating financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flow, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate and prepare debt reporting packages, including covenant compliance calculations and lender reporting requirements.
• Assist the Controller in the development, implementation, and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support the Company's internal control framework through documentation, testing, and remediation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiencies, and system capabilities while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of internal financial reporting packages for executive management and business unit leadership.
• Assist in managing relationships with external auditors and serve as a point of contact during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and other financial examinations.
• Assist in coordination of audit activities, prepare supporting schedules, and implement recommendations resulting from audit findings and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and ensure consistency across business units and reporting entities.

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with a public accounting firm is preferred.
• Experience Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, auditing, or related experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience within a publicly traded company environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and consolidation accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX 404 compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with debt covenant reporting, financing arrangements, and lender compliance requirements preferred.
• Strong knowledge of foreign currency translation and remeasurement accounting.
• Experience managing complex intercompany transactions and elimination processes.
• Industry experience in logistics, transportation, automotive, manufacturing, or technology sectors preferred.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to dive into details while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

Other Benefits

We offer benefits including major medical, dental, vision, 401K, and paid time off!

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.