Senior Accountant - Cedar Rapids, IA

Description

• Balance fuel weekly to vendor invoices and produce various fuel analysis reports
• Perform additional month end activities related to financials and analysis, as needed
• Support finance team in the preparation and updating of financial forecasts and budgets
• Monitor daily fuel levels at terminals with fuel and work with suppliers to determine fueling schedules
• Assist/coordinate annual audit and other audits as necessary
• Perform daily Treasury Management activities include balancing cash daily, setting up electronic transactions with banks, processing transactions in the accounting system, and cash forecasting.
• Assist with Financial Statement preparation and analysis
• Reconcile other balance sheet accounts, as required
• Process daily revenue reports each morning and distributes to team members.
• Manage relationships with fuel vendors for pricing and discounts
• Perform month end activities and journal entries related to fuel and maintenance analysis
• Review for adherence to GAAP accounting principles
• Ensure compliance with government tax requirements and assist in preparation and filings in various tax jurisdictions
• Support the preparation of budget/actual financial analysis
• Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts

Requirements

Ability to sit, talk on the phone and enter data into computer system for long periods of time; and ability to lift up to 20lbs.

• Good decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• General understanding of GAAP and internal control practices; CPA and/or experience in public accounting preferred
• Database software skills a plus (e.g., SQL).
• Effective written communications skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office along with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel that includes using pivot tables, indexing, and macros.
• Time management skills
• Experience with ERP system, including Innovative / AS400 helpful
• 3+ year of experience in accounting or finance role
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Trucking company knowledge helpful but not essential
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Ability to work with all departments within organization

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance