JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.
This position is responsible for the Corporate Reporting Pillar and reporting of JAS Forwarding USA to internal and external information users. Incumbent will ensure accuracy and proper care of company's financial documents and reports. He/she will plan, coordinate and direct activities related to financial reporting, as well as manage and lead the Corporate Accounting staff. Accurate and timely financial information and services will be provided to key users and decision makers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Ensure department processes are regularly reviewed for efficiency, and document all SOPs.
Oversee the monthly and year-end financial closing process by preparing and reviewing adjusting entries and financial reports.
Oversee the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliation process to ensure accurate representation of the company's financial performance.
Oversee annual external audit, manage information requests and confirmations.
Assist with annual insurance renewals as needed, and work with Worldwide Risk Team as requested.
Review, prepare analytical reports on a monthly or as needed basis, and make recommendations to Branch Management.
Manage and/or help to lead senior and staff accountants, with responsibility for financial reporting, general ledger reconciliations, banking, tax and business license reporting, payroll accounting, fixed assets and lease accounting, accounts payable and internal re-billing.
Ensure state and local tax filings are prepared and taxes are paid for all revenue centers as required.
Represent JAS when needed in transactions with external parties, such as government agencies, staffing agencies, vendors, etc.
Assist with special projects and implementations as needed.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
The incumbent will directly and/or indirectly supervise one or more employees.
Perform annual performance reviews, develop team and individual goals, and provide coaching as necessary to staff.
Ensure financial reporting team is properly staffed and perform interviews and training as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of self or others.
Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS or BA in Finance or Accounting is mandatory. Graduate degree in related field or CPA designation preferred.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in full range accounting, with 3-5 being supervisory.
Proficient in ERP systems for mid-sized companies.
Advanced-level Excel skills (building complex workbooks utilizing large data manipulation skills).
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. This position requires employee to frequently work in a fluid, fast paced environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee infrequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
ADDITIONAL:
•The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
•The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
VISION STATEMENT:
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.
