Global Forwarding Staff Accountant: Finance & Analytics

Imperative Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperative Logistics in Barrington, IL seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Global Forwarding segment's accounting and financial reporting. This onsite role reports to the Segment Controller and covers month-end close, reconciliations, and audits, collaborating with accounting, operations, and management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, at least 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with responsibility for full-cycle accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Public accounting experience and/or active CPA license preferred.
• Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining ledgers, and performing reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with multi-entity/matrix structures preferred.
• Experience with logistics software like CargoWise, Sage Intacct, or Concur is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in month-end close, cash management, account analysis, expense report review, and payroll accounting activities for assigned segments.
• Assist with timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Global Forwarding.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze financial data to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Support external audits and borrowing base audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired entities and transition of financial reporting.
• Partner with Operations and Sales to develop meaningful financial reporting and metrics.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes for efficiency and scalability.

Skills

GAAP

Public accounting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional work

Financial reporting

Excel (advanced)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA license preferred

Tools

CargoWise

Sage Intacct

Concur

Job description

Imperative Logistics in Barrington, IL seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Global Forwarding segment's accounting and financial reporting. This onsite role reports to the Segment Controller and covers month-end close, reconciliations, and audits, collaborating with accounting, operations, and management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, at least 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge.