Staff Accountant

Description

The Accountant I supports the Financial Analysis & Reporting team by ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in month-end close, revenue and expense analysis, SAP journal entries, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly revenue reports to management and field partners.
• Perform weekly SAP general ledger expense analysis and investigate discrepancies.
• Perform weekly revenue reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Aid with prepaid expense reviews and correcting entries as needed.
• Prepare and submit journal entries, including revenue accruals, indirect expense accruals, and reclassification entries.
• Prepare Excel data files used for monthly imports to our planning and reporting software Adaptive Planning in order to generate Corp and internal financial statements.
• Research and explain indirect expense and revenue variances during monthly P&L reviews.
• Support month end and year end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and internal control standards.
• Support special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years Accounting/Financial Reporting Experience
• College Degree with Finance/Accounting major
• Transportation / Logistics industry experience a plus

Required Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
• Strong computer and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced/demanding environment
• Candidate should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Purolator International

Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn.

Benefits

Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families. Medical & Prescription Drugs (80%+ premium paid by Employer), Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A.), Dental and Vision plans, Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans, Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary), Annual Bonus Incentive Plan, Paid Time Off Including: 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days, Paid Holidays, 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program, 100% subsidized pay Military/Reserves Leave Program, Tuition Assistance, Wellness Program, Ident Theft Protection Discount Program, Pet Insurance Discount Program. We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.

Pay

To support state laws, the base pay range for this role is $65,906 - $75,000. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on various factors such as job-related knowledge, and relevant skills and experience.

About the Role

The Accountant I supports the Financial Analysis & Reporting team by ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in month-end close, revenue and expense analysis, SAP journal entries, and management reporting.

Qualifications

Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal & written Strong computer and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced/demanding environment Candidate should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation)

Benefits

Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families. Medical & Prescription Drugs (80%+ premium paid by Employer), Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A.), Dental and Vision plans, Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans, Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary), Annual Bonus Incentive Plan, Paid Time Off Including: 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days, Paid Holidays, 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program, 100% subsidized pay Military/Reserves Leave Program, Tuition Assistance, Wellness Program, Ident Theft Protection Discount Program, Pet Insurance Discount Program. We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.