Senior Staff Accountant

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; 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 and long-term disability

paid time off commensurate with tense

six weeks of paid maternity leave and

six paid holidays annually

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, AR is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant who will ensure that business-owned accounts are fairly represented on financial statements and perform complex financial analysis, reporting and forecasting.

The role collaborates with Controllers and other departments, supports month-end close, budgeting, and compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley, with opportunities for growth in a Fortune 500 logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent, plus 2–3 years in finance or accounting.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working individually, in teams, and cross-functionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Act with integrity, objectivity, and due professional care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller and participate in month-end reviews.
• Collaborate with departments to support expense management.
• Update training materials and job aides.
• Create reports and presentations on financial performance.
• Assist with operating budgets across departments.
• Perform accounting functions including record keeping and reporting.
• Supervise junior staff and allocate tasks.
• Maintain records per GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley guidance.
• Identify trends for senior management.
• Review unusual cost records for correct allocation.
• Create automated tools for updating and reporting consolidated results.
• Close monthly/quarterly/year-end; handle FX, cash, and tax with audit papers.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Integrity & professional care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

GED

High School

Tools

SQL

SQL Server

TOAD

QMF

Access

Job description

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant Department: Finance Country: United States of America State/Province: Arkansas City: Lowell Full/Part Time: Full time Job 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.

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 data

Qualifications

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 experience AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences Proficient in MS Office Suite, Excel Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines Ability to work both individually, as a team, and cross-functionally within the organization Basic deductive reasoning skills with ability to interpret data sets and provide actionable insights Strong written and verbal communication skills Act with integrity, objectivity, and due professional care

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, etc., or progress toward a designation
• Knowledge of SQL and data management tools (QMF, SQL Server, TOAD, Access)

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

• 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
• six paid holidays annually

Education: Bachelors: Accounting (Required), Bachelors: Finance (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience: Auditing, Finance

Job 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.

Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt? J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for? J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.