Senior Accountant

Los Angeles, CA
July 10, 2023
$80 - $100 / year
Full Time
Urgent

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    July 10, 2023
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Offered Salary
    $80 - $100 / year
  • Expiration date
    May 5, 2026
  • Experience
    3 Year
  • Qualification
    Certificate

Job Description

We are looking for a highly driven Senior Accountant to support domestic and international accounting operations. The role will be a critical member of the Accounting and Finance team and will support the month-end closing process, assist with audit and tax preparations, and oversee the processing of A/P transactions. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication, solid MS Excel skills, and an individual who is detailed oriented, a self-starter, independent, flexible, and has the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment managing competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ability to quickly learn a new environment and system
  • Ability to effectively interact (verbally and in writing) with functional department managers; establish trust and build relationships
  • Coordinate accounting functions, posting, and reconciling accounts payable and receivable.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, post journal entries.
  • Reconcile bank accounts.
  • Perform various treasury functions, such as cash management and forecasting.
  • Maintain and distribute the weekly aging A/R report.
  • Support annual audit, tax, lease, and insurance preparation.
  • Contributing to the development of new accounting policies and controls.
  • Run ad-hoc reports out of multiple systems and connect relationships.
  • Can analyze and work with large amounts of data.
  • Collaborates with accounting team and other departments to resolve financial and accounting issues.
  • A demonstrated understanding and experience and solid working knowledge in the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Monthly Closing tasks (Reconcile bank accounts, AP and AR reconciliation, and General Ledger Journal Entries posting)
  • Help with year-end financial audit activities.
  • Assess current accounting practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, control over financial reporting and procedures
  • Participate in various department-wide initiatives
  • Must demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and compliance capability while in the workplace and/or performing duties on behalf of Able Freight
  • Align with Able Freight’s stated Mission, Vision and Values, following and while enforcing standard policies as indicated in the Employee Handbook
  • All other work-related duties as assigned by the Controller

Skill & Experience

  • Certified Accountant (ACA, CMA, CPA) licensing in progress is a plus.
  • 2 years of public accounting experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
  • Ability to read and analyze financial reports, contracts, and other legal documents
  • Proficient level computer skills in MS Office (e.g., Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to work efficiently and meet all deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
  • Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, database connections).
  • Ability to work independently; thrive in fast paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize responsibilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Curious learner with strong ethic of continuous improvement.
  • Must be able to prioritize

EDUCATION

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or in a relevant technical subject

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures preferred
  • Experience in the freight forwarding, airline, or logistics industry

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

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