Staff Accountant - Global Forwarding (Barrington, Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k + matching

HSA + matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Imperative Logistics Group in Barrington, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Segment Controller in the Global Forwarding unit. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting.

You will collaborate with accounting, operations, sales, and management to ensure accuracy, and you will help with audits, process improvements, and acquisitions integration. Onsite position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and audits.
• CPA license preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity organizations and ERP systems.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and financial reporting for Global Forwarding segment.
• Prepare reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with audits and reporting to Segment Controller.
• Analyze financial data and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with operations, sales, and management.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with system transitions for acquisitions.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

CargoWise

Sage Intacct

Concur

Job description

Imperative Logistics Group in Barrington, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Segment Controller in the Global Forwarding unit. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting.

You will collaborate with accounting, operations, sales, and management to ensure accuracy, and you will help with audits, process improvements, and acquisitions integration. Onsite position with competitive hourly pay.