Sr. Analyst, Field Accounting

Description

Senior Analyst, Field Finance

Are you passionate about Accounting? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a global company? We need people like you to help us hire the best in the business and we're excited to have you join us in this significant role to ensure we continue to build a diverse and engaged workforce! Come be part of something special at CJ Logistics!

Because CJ Logistics loves collaboration and a team environment, this is not a remote position. This role is located at our Corporate Office in Des Plaines, IL. Candidates must live within a commutable distance of the corporate office.

Position Overview :

The Senior Analyst, Field Finance performs a critical role as financial support for CJ-operated distribution facilities located throughout the nation. This position is responsible for identifying and executing on opportunities for cost improvement benefitting CJ Logistics America and its customers. The Senior Analyst also supports the entire team of Field Analysts and the entire network of distribution facilities by leading projects and other global initiatives aimed at improving efficiencies, financial processes and controls, and cost controls benefitting all locations. The Senior Analyst, Field Finance will report to the Field Finance Manager and will be based in the Des Plaines corporate office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and expertise to other Analysts across the Field Finance team; share knowledge base across the team.
• Manage more complex expense issues, allocations, trouble shooting and provide recommendations for resolution to Field Finance Manager.
• Monthly support of business close : Expense accruals, financial analysis and summaries for leaders, key takeaways for performance improvement, and overall ownership of the P&L for specific warehouse facilities.
• Manage expenses for two or more multi-customer locations.
• Lead / manage ad-hoc projects as assigned, including system and site changes.
• Provide financial reporting using standard CJLA tools from SAP, UKG and other labor reporting platforms.
• Prepare journal entries and expense accrual information to ensure accurate and complete financial statements on a monthly basis; meet critical deadlines and prepare month-end close tasks and customer estimates.
• Perform monthly P&L variance analysis and provide results and opportunities to Operations leadership.
• Manage performance to budget expectations; identify and execute on cost savings opportunities.
• Support Customer Operations Specialists and Leaders with invoicing processes.
• Participate in regularly scheduled customer financial and internal review meetings with team, including updating customer variance explanations and expense classifications; understand customer contract requirements for assigned buildings.
• Respond to all Corporate, Operations and customer requests for field financial information, including audit requests.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to Operations and other Finance / Accounting roles; is a "go to" team member.

Requirements and Qualifications

Pay, Benefits and More :

CJ Logistics About Statement :

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL), and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North American region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or / harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and / or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.