What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at OOCL USA Inc?
Accountant
South Jordan, UT
What is OOCL:
OOCL is one of the world's largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and subsidiary companies. As one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands, OOCL provides customers with fully integrated logistics and containerized transportation services, with a network that encompasses Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Australasia.
The Financial Control team is responsible for all accounting and tax activities of several North American business entities within multiple industries including ocean carrier agency, trucking, intermodal/rail, and real estate. We maintain and develop accounting principles, practices, and procedures in alignment with headquarters to ensure accurate and timely financial statements to external stakeholders and internal reporting to corporate management, as well as to stay in compliance with regulations. Main responsibilities include general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and budget and forecast development.
OOCL Benefits:
As a global company, we offer exceptional career and development opportunities with attractive compensation and benefits including:
- 401k Retirement Plan AND Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation/PTO
- Major Holidays
- Floating Personal/Vacation days
- Paid separate sick days
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Excellent Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Friendly, Clean, Business Casual Office Environment
- Referral bonuses
- Bi-Weekly pay
- Tuition Assistance after 12 months
Accountant Job Duties:
- Prepare journal entries (including month-end close and cash management) for North American companies.
- Prepare consolidation of multiple entities in accordance with US GAAP.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annually reporting package for headquarter.
- Perform account analysis, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain general ledger and company records.
- Prepare property, business, and sales/ use tax returns
- Prepare audit work papers, internal financial package and financial statements
- Provide accurate, reliable, and timely reporting for internal requirements.
Minimum Qualifications for Accountant Position:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field
- Ability to function in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook
- Understand basic accounting transactions- General Ledger
- Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS
Preferred Skills:
- Customer focused with excellent verbal and written skills
- CPA License
- Knowledge of SAP
- Critical thinking skills
- Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese and/or Spanish
- Willingness to create and grow innovation within the department
All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
OOCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. OOCL does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. For more information, we encourage you to visit us at www.oocl.com.
