Financial Accountant

P&S Transportation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Financial Accountant to support decision-making through financial data analysis and reporting. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's in Accounting and have at least two years of corporate accounting experience, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and collaboration with management.

Qualifications

• Yrs of experience in corporate accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP is necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statement reporting packages and analyze variances.
• Collaborate with business leaders on spending analyses.
• Reconcile cash accounts and prepare journal entries.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

PS Logistics is the largest and fastest-growing flatbed trucking and multi-modal non-asset logistics company in the United States, with over 40 locations nationwide. We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting top universities and recruiting from leading programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be at the forefront of transportation. We stay ahead through our emphasis on driver and broker satisfaction and retention, cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions, customer partnerships, and talented people. Our business is growing exponentially, and we require the best to help us continue on our path of success. Join our team and be part of the future of the transportation & logistics industry.

Job Description

The Financial Accountant supports financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly financial statement reporting packages for business leaders; analyze and investigate variances; summarize data, information, and trends.
• Collaborate with business leaders to analyze spending.
• Reconcile cash accounts daily; prepare monthly reconciliations (Cash, Prepaid, Accruals, etc.) in Blackline.
• Prepare payroll general ledger postings.
• Reconcile petty cash accounts at month-end.
• Prepare month-end journal entries.
• Assist the Corporate Controller and Assistant Controller with allocation methodologies (company, location, department).
• Handle tax issues with government authorities.
• Create and modify accounting and finance standard operating procedures.
• Assist in providing schedules and analysis during annual external audits.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly fuel tax reports and provide fuel analysis reports for management.
• Collaborate on projects, ad-hoc reporting, or analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university (Required).
• Minimum two years' experience in corporate accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP.

A successful Financial Accountant demonstrates the company's Mission and Values, has excellent communication skills, is customer and team-oriented, well-organized, capable of managing multiple tasks, and flexible with scheduling, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Additional Information

This is a salaried position with no guaranteed career progression, but opportunities for advancement may be considered.

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations.

The ideal candidate will coordinate and execute account reconciliations, budget compilation, and support accounts payable functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger by processing invoices, payments, and purchases.
• Review and verify accuracy of financial and contract paperwork.
• Summarize and prepare financial records and statements for external reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Accounting.
• Over 3 years' accounting experience.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Administrative, and General Business

Industries

• Accounting and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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