Senior Accountant

Redwood Logistics; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Internal mobility

Employee referral program

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Fundraising & volunteer events

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Health, dental, vision & 401k

Flex spending accounts

Health savings account

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Redwood Logistics is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago, IL for a hybrid role reporting to the Director of Accounting. The position requires ensuring GAAP compliance, handling month-end close, and supporting tax and audit activities.

This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for growth within a tech-enabled logistics company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 4-5 years experience as Staff Accountant and/or Auditor.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly close including revenue and expense accruals, vendor accruals, depreciation and amortization.
• Support FP&A in reporting and analyzing performance against budgets.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts with FP&A.
• Participate in annual audits and tax preparation with substantiation.
• Maintain calendar of state and city tax filings and compliance.
• Address inquiries on monthly performance from internal/external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

CPA preferred

Multi-tasking

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Careers at Redwood Logistics

Senior Accountant

Reports To: Director of Accounting

Location: Chicago, IL

Environment: Hybrid (onsite once per week)

Status: Exempt, Salaried

Who We Are:

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work:

As a Senior Accountant working within Redwood Logistics,you will be responsible for for representing the interests of Redwood Logistics and protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential. You will share the responsibility for accounting activities and be dedicated to ensuring generally accepted accounting principles and procedures along with company policy. You will support the growth strategy through company policies, quickly adapting to internal policy changes in response to business demands.

How You Make a Difference Everyday:

• As part of monthly close prepare revenue and expense accruals, vendor accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and amortization of goodwill, processing rebates, cash reconciliations, reconciling intercompany, term debt interest and principle accounting, elimination journal entries and other monthly accounting tasks in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Perform general accounts, vendor and business analysis substantiation keeping good records and procedures.
• Assist and support all Financial Planning and Analysis team’s initiatives in capturing business activity in order to report and analyses financial performance of all business units against budgets and forecasts.
• Assist Financial Planning and Analysis team in preparing budget and forecasts.
• Participate in annual audits and tax preparation providing substantiation documentation and reconciliation to public accounting teams.
• Maintain a calendar of various state and cities tax filings and comply with tax authority requirements in regards to franchise tax, business tax and other tax compliance
• Research questions from internal/external customer inquiries in respect to monthly performance of all business units.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed in order to meet future business needs.

You’ve Got This?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 4-5 years of experience as a Staff Accountant and/or Auditor
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards US GAPP, financial reporting controls and process improvement
• Experience using Great Planes Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, MS Excel & MS Access
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision
• Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology systems to optimize accounting and reporting processes

What We Offer:

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time and hybrid Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Compensation Range:

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $85,000

This position is eligible to earn annual incentives based on individual and company performance.

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic information, arrest and conviction record, credit history, or any other basis protected by applicable law.