Senior Staff Accountant

J.B. Hunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to ensure accurate representation of business accounts on financial statements. You will support month-end close, budgeting, and financial analysis across departments.

The role requires 2–3 years in Finance/Accounting, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally. Competitive benefits and bonus potential are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 2–3 years finance/accounting experience.
• Preferred professional designation such as CPA/CFA, or progress toward designation.
• Knowledge of SQL and data management tools (QMF, SQL Server, TOAD, Access).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller and represent Finance at month-end and management reviews.
• Collaborate on operating budgets with various departments to support expense goals.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports for internal and external use.
• Maintain records in accordance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close including foreign exchange, cash management, and tax work papers.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Project management

Time management

Communication

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Bachelor's in Finance

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

SQL

QMF

SQL Server

TOAD

Access

Job description

Job Title:Senior Staff AccountantDepartment:FinanceCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:ArkansasCity:LowellFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assuring that business owned accounts are fairly and accurately represented on company financial statements. Responsibilities will involve developing innovative and effective solutions highly complex problems in financial analysis, reporting and forecasting.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:• Assist the Controller as required and represent the Finance team as needed at month-end and other Management meetings and reviews• Work with various departments to assist with their expense management strategies and procedures• Update training materials and job aides• Support the creation of reports and presentations on financial performance for internal and external use• Collaborate on the preparation of operating budgets with and for various departments to support organization's expense management goals• Perform accounting functions for the organization, including record keeping and reporting• Manage the distribution of tasks to junior staff as appropriate to aid in their development and satisfy the needs of the organization• Maintain records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and similar regulatory requirements• Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings to senior management• Handle and resolve escalated issues raised by junior staff• Examine and review unusual cost records and ensure cost data is allocated correctly• Create and utilize automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities• Assist with analysis and review of the organization's financial performance by collecting, analyzing and reporting financial and statistical dataQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business related field and/or an equivalent combination of education AND 2 to 3 years of Finance and/or Accounting or relevant experienceAND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiencesProficient in MS Office Suite, ExcelAbility to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesAbility to work both individually, as a team, and cross-functionally within the organizationBasic deductive reasoning skills with ability to interpret data sets and provide actionable insightsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAct with integrity, objectivity, and due professional carePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business related field and/or an equivalent combination of education AND 3 to 4 years of Finance and/or Accounting or relevant experienceProfessional designation such as CPA, CFA, etc., or progress toward a designationKnowledge of SQL and data management tools (QMF, SQL Server, TOAD, Access)This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:Bachelors: Accounting (Required), Bachelors: Finance (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Auditing, FinanceJob Opening ID:00642334 Senior Staff Accountant (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.