What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Accountinuity?
Accountinuity is excited to work with our client to find a skilled Accountant to join their company.
Our client provides complete transportation management services worldwide, as well as an array of packaging services. They are certified as a minority-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and pride themselves on giving back to the communities in which they live, work, and serve.
Our client seeks an Accountant to join their team to take over the day-to-day accounting work from their long term employee who is retiring.
Above and beyond that, they seek someone motivated to continue to learn and grow in their role working alongside their fractional CFO to continue to elevate in their accounting operations. Being flexible, adaptable, and growth-minded are key attributes needed for this role.
Responsibilities of the Accountant Role:
- Manage and reconcile transportation-related accounts, including freight charges, fuel expenses, and transportation equipment costs. Knowledge of sales tax for packaging accounts.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings in transportation operations.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, for management review.
- Monitor and control transportation expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and financial targets.
- Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to optimize transportation & packaging costs through strategic vendor negotiations and routing efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements governing transportation accounting, including tax laws and industry standards.
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets for transportation-related activities.
- Conduct periodic audits of transportation and packaging accounts to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making related to transportation investments, contracts, and initiatives.
- Stay informed about industry developments, market trends, and emerging technologies impacting transportation accounting practices.
- Work with the fractional CFO to develop continued learning path for continued growth within department.