Financial Accountant

NewCold; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supply chain company in Chicago is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage finance functions and report to the Area Controller. This on-site role involves assisting with financial reporting, supporting internal controls, and collaborating with the operations team. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in logistics, and a degree in finance or accounting. Join our innovative team and make a significant impact on food safety and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in warehouse, supply chain, or logistics industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with control cycles including AOP and monthly reporting.
• Prepare site reporting packages and monitor financial results.
• Create and enforce strong internal controls.

Skills

Accounting and finance experience

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Build the future of food

At NewCold, we're shaping the future of the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transport network connect the world's major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics and cutting‑edge technology, we're not just keeping up with the times – we're pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep the world's food fresh and safe.

To support our rapid growth, we're constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking environment? Join us!

Your role as a Financial Accountant

Key responsibilities:

$85,000 - $95,000

About the job

The Financial Accountant plays a key role in managing the Finance functions at the site in conjunction with the Site Financial Controller and Site Manager. This position is part of the U.S. region finance team and reports to the Area Controller. This is an on‑site role that will require occasional travel to other locations.

Responsibilities

• Assists Site Financial Controller with the control cycle (AOP, monthly reporting, forecast).
• Assists with preparation of site reporting packages.
• Monitors the site's financial results and collaborates works with Operations leadership team members to identify improvement ideas.
• Maintains records in accordance with approved policies, state and federal laws and industry best practices.
• Assists with creating and enforcing strong internal controls.
• Addresses finance needs by deadlines.
• Works with outside service providers (Accounting, Tax, Benefits, etc.) to ensure auditing and compliance requirements are met.
• Adheres to monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting requirements.

Core tasks

• Assists in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management comments.
• Completes internal reporting and communication as required.
• Assists with timely and accurate completion of weekly cash flow projections.
• Assists in the annual budget completion with Finance and Operations.
• Supports the shared service center regarding recurring accounting transactions and closing process.
• Reviews accounting records for accuracy.
• Works with outside finance service providers related to local, regional and national compliance and deadlines.
• Processes weekly customer invoices and periodic customer rate changes.
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking motivated and forward‑thinking individuals who thrive in collaborative and fast‑moving environments. Our ideal candidate has:

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Desired Experience

• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Warehouse, supply chain or logistics industry experience preferred.

Ready to make an impact? Our goal is to keep the world's food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewCold provides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel. Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?

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NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.