Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

 

Are you a number-crunching maestro ready to unleash your skills in a dynamic, growth-focused environment? If you’re passionate about finance, thrive on challenges, and want to join a team that values innovation, then we want YOU as our client’s next Staff Accountant!

 

As a global logistics service provider, the client’s company combines engineering, technology, and port operations to offer worldwide, tailor-made solutions to the chemical and automotive industries, as well as the consumer goods, electronics, and retail sectors, spread over 200+ logistic platforms and is active in 40 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, and the Far East with a staff of more than 18 000 people.

 

To continue the growth of their group, our client is seeking a Staff Accountant in La Porte, TX.  

 

To be successful, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 4+ years of experience in Accounting 
• Supply chain logistics industry knowledge preferred
• Dynamic personality with strong interpersonal skills 
• Solid time-management and organizational skills   
• Demonstrates high integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to travel nationally and internationally if needed
• Proficient in Citrix or SAP/Oracle preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel

 

Your responsibilities as the Staff Accountant will include:

• Utilize knowledge of US GAAP
• Assist with Corporate Accounting functions, including general accounting of multiple entities within the same business unit
• Assist with the month-end close process for all entities in coordination with the A/P Coordinator and Accounting Manager
• Lead the month-end close process for four entities in coordination with the Accounting Manager and A/P Coordinator
• Manage cash application process for customer accounts
• Process same-day payments as needed via wire or company credit card
• Process customer statements on the 15th and EOM
• Process Accounts Payable AMEX transactions in Financials
• Process new hires in the expense management system
• Manage corporate credit card statement distribution
• Generates a variety of weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly reports and assists with the reconciliations for Accounting
• Identifies issues attributing to account delinquency and discusses them with management
• Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures
• Performs other administrative/support duties to assist the team as assigned

 

Best-in-Class Benefits:

Our client values your time and efforts. Their commitment to your success is enhanced by attractive compensation and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement planning: 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance
• Flexible financial options: Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Work-life balance: Generous paid time off and holidays
• Supportive resources: Employee assistance program
• Continuous growth: Professional development assistance

 

They strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture. They offer the possibility to work with a “best in the industry” international team and sector professionals.

 

 

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Our client does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.