Accountant ($59,200 - $91,700 DOE) at Carlile Transportation

Description

Essential Duties

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Maintain and ensure adherence to accounting controls by following established policies and procedures.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and perform daily banking activities.
• Collect data and prepare federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Provide financial status information by preparing special reports and completing special projects as needed.
• Analyze financial information to ensure general ledger accuracy.
• Review and approve financial transactions within specific limits.
• Support the month-end close process.
• Provide support to the Senior Accountants, Controller, and assist with accounts payable as needed.
• Perform vendor verification and assist with maintaining vendor controls.
• Assist in the preparation and review of departmental budgets and expense reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support for various projects and initiatives.
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and processes.
• Document and update internal controls and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform variance analysis to identify and explain discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures.
• Assist in managing and forecasting cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, including gathering required documentation and information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the accounting function.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Generate adhoc financial reports as requested by management to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA, CMA or similar accreditation desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in standard software applications, including Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, MS Projects).
• Highly organized and self-directed individual.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational capabilities.
• A willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.

Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as in the field and at customer locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and other office related devices. This job is occasionally exposed to mild to extreme temperature variations if working in the field with exposure to some hazards associated with the transportation industry. This job requires 10% travel during a calendar year.

Reasonable Accommodations

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Wellness Program, Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance, Program, 401K Plan with match, Paid Sick Leave, Vacation Accrual, 7 Paid Holidays.