Entry-Level Accountant: GAAP, Budgets & Analytics

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Lowell, AR is seeking a Staff Accountant I to join the Finance team.

Under routine supervision you will ensure accurate representation of business owned accounts, support financial analysis, reporting and forecasting, and develop innovative solutions to routine problems. Responsibilities include analyzing financial performance, maintaining GAAP records, supporting expense management, and creating standard and automated reports for internal and external use.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Excel.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work individually, in a team and cross-functionally.
• Basic deductive reasoning and data interpretation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Integrity, objectivity and due professional care.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and report financial and statistical data to evaluate performance.
• Maintain records per GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Collaborate with departments on expense management strategies.
• Identify trends affecting budget needs and forecast accordingly.
• Assist in operating budgets for various departments.
• Perform accounting functions including record keeping and reporting.
• Review unusual cost records for proper allocation.
• Create standard reports on financial performance for internal/external use.
• Develop automated tools for updating and analyzing consolidated results.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Deductive reasoning

Written and verbal communication

Integrity and professional care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Lowell, AR is seeking a Staff Accountant I to join the Finance team.

Under routine supervision you will ensure accurate representation of business owned accounts, support financial analysis, reporting and forecasting, and develop innovative solutions to routine problems. Responsibilities include analyzing financial performance, maintaining GAAP records, supporting expense management, and creating standard and automated reports for internal and external use.