Senior Accountant
Odyssey Logistics · Chesterton, IN · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
The Senior Accountant will perform various general accounting functions, including month-end closing, for the Transport & Warehouse division. These responsibilities require the Senior Accountant to work closely with the Operations Accounting group.
Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses.
- Maintain and reconcile fixed assets ledger and roll forward, including the addition of new assets and the monthly depreciation of assets.
- Maintain prepaid expense schedule, including monthly amortization of items and addition of new expenses to the appropriate departments.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable/payable accounts between the Company’s entities each month-end.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review operational results of international business units.
- Participate in the development of reports and projects designed to increase efficiencies in cash management and decision making.
- Provide supervision, support and guidance to offshore accounting team of 1 - 2 staff members.
- Work with external auditors to supply data and reporting as needed for requests related to assigned areas.
- Lead or assist with various finance or accounting projects assigned by the Sr. Manager, Finance & Accounting.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
- Aid in forecasting future financial trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
- 4–6 years of general accounting experience required.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Hands-on experience with fixed assets, including capitalization and depreciation required; roll forwards experience preferred.
- Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities, locations, or accounts.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred; other ERP systems will be considered.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
- Experience performing intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities.
- International accounting experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines effectively.
Qualifications
- Compensation: Competitive pay range plus bonus potential.
- Bonus Eligible: Yes.
- No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed.
Benefits
- A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance.
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Company Health & Wellness Program.
- Discounts with Preferred Vendors.
Pay
Competitive pay range plus bonus potential.
Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.