As an Accountant your responsibilities include maintaining financialrecords, performing account reconciliations, assisting with month-end andyear-end close processes, and assist with budget reconciliation.Accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance withGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will be assistingthe Controller as needed and respond to information requests bymanagement and for auditing purposes.Day in The Life Record day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accuracy ofcoding transactions Maintain financial reports, records and general ledger accounts Process vendor and carrier accounts payables Regular reconciliations of bank, credit card and general ledger Assist with month-end and year-end closings Monthly preparation of financial statements Prepare payroll calculations and process payroll Contribute to the development and review of operating budget Assist in accumulation of information for budgets by department Back-up for banking needs and other areas of the financedepartment Assist Controller with projects as needed The above responsibilities and additional duties may vary as assignedEducation/Work Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required 3+ years of accounting experience Freight Forwarding & Transportation Industry experience is a plusKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Working knowledge of GAAP Strong numeracy, financial, analytical and organizational skills Good problem-solving and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel Highly organized and detail-orientedCore Values Expectations Take Accountability - Do Whatever It Takes - Stay Focused - BeHumble HUSTLE - Be Enthusiastic - Be Tenacious - Work Smart DO WHAT'S RIGHT - Show Integrity - Be Respectful - Do What YouSay NEVER QUIT LEARNING - Be Curious - Collaborate - EmbraceCoachingPhysical Expectations Sedentary work - sit at a desk, use a computer and a phone for mostof the day. Repetitive motion - type on a computer, write or dial on a phone. Hearing - be able to receive detailed information through oralcommunication. Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by speaking whennecessary. Visual - be able to see a computer screen, read reports and/orinformation. Pushing, pulling and/or lifting - push, pull and/or lift objects 25lbs orless.