Specialist, Accounting

Hapag-Lloyd; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the ongoing financial health of the company in the United States. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, general ledger maintenance in SAP, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and tax regulations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare monthly and yearly statements, assist audits, and strengthen internal controls while advancing your accounting career in a globally integrated business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a certification in accounting like CMA, CFA, CPA or CPB.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience with IFRS and tax regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flows).
• Enter and reconcile journal entries in SAP; maintain general ledger accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with tax preparation & compliance for federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for management.
• Assist in audit preparation with internal and external teams.
• Oversee fixed assets tracking, depreciation, and asset register reconciliation.
• Maintain document filing, internal controls, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Produce monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements and variance analyses.
• Communicate financial information clearly with internal and external parties.

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or CMA/CFA/CPA/CPB, 3+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Hapag-Lloyd, we will support the further development of your skills in our culturally diverse,stimulating environment as you help us grow our customer base. Properly executes accountingactivities such as maintaining general ledger accounts, solving accounting problems, analyzingand reconciling accounts while adhering to the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.The incumbent in this position applies advanced skills, serving as a resource in the resolutionof complex non routine problems and issues. They may orient, train, and check the work ofother team members. Key role in maintaining accurate financial statements and supporting thecompany's overall financial health. Applies advanced skills, serving as a resource in theresolution of complex non-routine problems and issues. Will work with other departments toensure complete and accurate financial information

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements,including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• General Ledger Management: Calculate and enter Journal Entries into SAP. Maintainand reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness offinancial records.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations to
• Tax Preparation & Compliance: Prepares tax returns and government relatedreports/filings, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the budgeting process and assist in financialforecasting for management and planning purposes. Calculates and analyzes financialforecasts, results, and budgets
• Audit Preparation: Supports Accounting Manager to prepare for and facilitate internaland external audits.
• Fixed Assets Management: Oversee the company’s fixed assets, including assettracking, depreciation schedules, and reconciliation of asset registers. Ensureaccurate capitalization and disposal of assets in compliance with accountingstandards.
• Record Keeping & Filing: Ensure all financial documents are properly filed,
  maintained, and backed up in accordance with company policy.
• Internal Controls: Assist in maintaining internal controls to safeguard financialresources. Produces result and variance analysis, analyzing data trend and
  development
• Miscellaneous: Other duties and projects as assigned. Prepares monthly, quarterlyand year-end financial statements. Addresses high level issues. Creates and reviewsaccount analysis including the calculation and analysis of specific and generalprovision for bad debt. Handles special projects as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a certification in accounting likeCMA, CFA, CPA or CPB plus 3+ years experience in accounting or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other
  financial tools.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effectiveinteraction with internal teams and external parties.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of accounting IFRS principles, tax regulations,and industry best practices

This position is located inside of the United States and requires eligibility to work in the US and completion of the employment eligibility form required under federal law upon hire.