Accounting Manager

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.

This position is responsible for the monthly financial reporting process and related activities of JAS Forwarding USA and related subsidiaries in the USA. Incumbent will ensure accuracy and proper care of company’s financial documents and reports. He/she will plan, coordinate and direct activities related to financial reporting, as well as manage and lead the Corporate Accounting staff. Accurate and timely financial information and services will be provided to key users and decision makers.

• THIS ROLE IS BASED OUT OF OUR SANDY SPRINGS HQ**
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform monthly and year-end closing process by preparing and reviewing adjusting entries and financial reports.
• Perform general ledger and account reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of the company’s financial performance.
• Develop, prepare and/or review analytical reports on a monthly or as needed basis.
• Help to lead senior and staff accountants, with responsibility for financial reporting, general ledger reconciliations, banking and light treasury activities, tax and business license reporting, payroll accounting, fixed assets and lease accounting, accounts payable and internal re-billing.
• Perform the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Represent JAS when needed in transactions with external parties, such as government agencies, staffing agencies, vendors, etc.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent may directly and/or indirectly supervise one or more employees.
• Perform annual performance reviews, develop team and individual goals, and provide coaching as necessary to staff.
• Ensure financial reporting team is properly staffed and perform interviews and training as necessary.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a “direct threat” to the health or safety of self or others.
• Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS or BA in Finance or Accounting is required. Graduate degree in business or similar field is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in full range accounting, with 3 being supervisory.
• Proficient in ERP systems for mid-sized companies.
• Advance-level Excel skills (building complex workbooks utilizing large data manipulation skills).
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. This position requires employee to frequently work in a fluid, fast paced environment.
  
  

ADDITIONAL:

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT “KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.” JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.