Type : 6+ Months Contract possibility to an extension
Accounting Specialist assists with the company's logistics accounting and finance operations by supporting the logistics operations team with month end close activities, vendor management, budgeting and reporting, ensuring operational and financial controls, consistency, and best practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)
Creates month-end accruals for logistics costs as part of the month end closing process
Completes a monthly flux analysis for the logistics freight accounts with detailed explanations in accordance with internal audit requirements
Monitors the accounting entries related to the accruals for logistics freight costs through various systems and workflows
Monitors the logistics invoice receipt processes to ensure vendor invoices are timely and properly processed within the various systems
Identifies deviations from the standard accrual and invoice receipt process, reports and communicates the deviations and assists in correcting the deviations
Ensures timely approval, payment, and clearing of invoiced logistics related charges
Reconciles the logistics accruals and vendor accounts
Monitors logistics activities related to budgeting
All monitoring and workload are conducted under minimum to no supervision.
Ensures compliance with the Company's Accounting Policies and Procedures for logistics accounting issues to ensure Controller's department is in compliance with GAAP
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in general accounting
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, Finance or related
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.).; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication; analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; and detail oriented.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with accounting software. A broad and deep understanding of accounting practices and procedures.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience with data analytics and SAP financial software is preferred
Contact: dtomar@judge.com
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