Future Finance Leader: Graduate Accountant

Mainfreight Americas; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Autonomy in development program

Leadership training & mentoring

Job summary

Mainfreight Americas is seeking a motivated Future Leader for our Transport Finance Team based in West Chicago, IL. The role offers development through a leadership program with mentoring, projects, and peer networking to grow your leadership skills and financial acumen.

You will collaborate with accounting and operation teams to drive accuracy, adhere to close processes, and support branch growth. This entry-level leadership track emphasizes learning, initiative, and contribution to the

Qualifications

• Coachable with a strong desire to learn and ask questions
• Energetic and eager to assist branches to support growth
• Able to think outside the box and take initiative
• Take responsibility with a solution-focused, proactive approach
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, communication, and hard work are critical
• Results-driven with a commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the general ledger
• Help assist the month and year-end close processes
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial statements
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, within given deadlines
• Coordinate and assist with the annual audit process
• Identify and implement process improvement to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures
• Collaborate with accounting and operation teams to meet company objectives
• Assist the financial controller as needed
• Verify accounts payable and receivable postings
• Communicate financial information to business leaders

Job description

Mainfreight Americas is seeking a motivated Future Leader for our Transport Finance Team based in West Chicago, IL. The role offers development through a leadership program with mentoring, projects, and peer networking to grow your leadership skills and financial acumen.

You will collaborate with accounting and operation teams to drive accuracy, adhere to close processes, and support branch growth. This entry-level leadership track emphasizes learning, initiative, and contribution to the