What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Kaiser Transport?
Kaiser Transport, Inc. is America's leading LTL, coast-to-coast, step deck freight consolidating trucking company, based in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving 48 states and Canada. Kaiser has a 25 year track record and proven reputation. Additionally, many of Kaiser's customers have been with the company since its inception, and today, some of the most valuable freight on the road is transported on Kaiser's premium fleet.
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead our Accounting Department. Someone with curiosity, a career growth mindset, and a strong desire to keep learning. This person will work with and be mentored by our CFO, who began with Kaiser as our Accounting Manager 15 years ago, and who both understands and relates to the challenges and opportunities of the role. This person will have a strong understanding of GAAP, possess strong analytical skills, and wants to work in an environment where questions are welcomed. If you're eager to grow, learn, and take on new challenges, we're ready to invest in your development with training and support along the way.
Kaiser has an incredible family culture (but always remember, on occasion, brothers and sisters do have disagreements 😊)
We would love to meet you - drop in during business hours (8 am-5 pm), Monday-Friday. No appointment required.
Core Responsibilities:
- Supervises Billing, Accounts Receivable/Collections, and Accounts Payable
- Performs general ledger activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Analyzes and reports on financial statement variances
- Manages month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepares sales and use tax and franchise tax returns
- Prepares, reviews, and submits periodic financial reports
- Maintains documented policies and procedures
Future (Developed Over Time) Responsibilities:
- Implements and monitors ongoing accounting schedules
- Assists in the development of budgets and forecasts
- Engages in ongoing cost reduction analysis
- Trains new and existing accounting staff based on business needs
- Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and collaborates with leadership to implement change
- Performs other trained duties as taught and assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (preferred) or,
- Associate's degree in accounting or finance (required)
- Two years of accounting supervisory experience (required)
- Strong Knowledge of GAAP
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Experience with TruckMate (preferred)
- One year of experience in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or construction (preferred)
- Position is based on-site, not eligible for remote work
Soft Skills:
- Growth mindset and a strong desire to learn
- Good with people
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting
- Critical thinking
- Leads by helping, motivating, and developing others
Candidate must pass a pre-employment background check and physical.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000
