Company

Our client is a leading national provider of professional trucking and transportation services. They serve anyone from large corporate truck dealers to OEMS with fast, safe, and reliable door-to-door transportation and driveaway services nationwide. Over the course of 70+ years, the company has grown from a single location to over 40 locations throughout the country. With a wide array of freight services, they are prepared and able to design the specific transportation solutions that fit any need. Offering everything from LTL/Truckload to complex driveaway services has solidified them as a leader in the freight transportation industry.

Location

Lombard, IL

Role

Reporting directly to the firm’s Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant will provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. This person will maintain a complete and accurate general ledger and prepare managerial and financial reports. This position uses advanced accounting knowledge to analyze, interpret and make decisions exercising independent discretion and judgement, while performing day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Financial analysis of weekly and monthly results, reviewing key performance indicators.
• Accounts Payable management, including audit of freight bills.
• Assist in monthly closing process. Prepare close reports and complete journal entries as required.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Responsible for maintaining fixed asset files.
• Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.
• Set up all vendors in the financial systems.
• Handle special projects as requested.
• Other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Possessing a CPA financial designation or designation in progress is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of Fixed Asset reporting.
• Experience in Transportation or Logistics industry is an asset, but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Intermediate computer skills required in MS Excel.
• Working knowledge of financial software. Working knowledge of Transportation Management Software is an asset.
• Commitment to providing superior, timely internal and external customer service.
• Analytical, accurate and detail oriented. Highly organized with the ability to multitask.
• Team cooperation and respect is required.