Accountant 1

The Accountant I is responsible for partnering with the Accounting Manager in maintaining and improving all daily and monthly processing requirements for assigned business units. They will manage the monthly close process for all assignments and review financial statements for completeness and accuracy. This position will recommend areas for process improvement and assist with the annual audit process.

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions. Our extensive range of services include supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management, and specialized e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Process monthly closing and financial reports for assigned companies, audit preliminary results, and report discrepancies to upper leadership
• Oversee month-end close process for assigned business units
• Review accounting and month-end close processes to offer suggested improvements
• Collaborate with business unit operations team to ensure accurate and efficient reporting
• Proactively improve processes and increase efficiencies
• Prepare account reconciliations and communicate financial adjustment requirements (fixed assets and inter-company accounts)
• Develop an understanding of the capital control process and be able to review Capital Expense Request and prepare ROIs, submit and reconcile financing partner’s payment of capital invoices, monitor major repair expenditures and make recommendations
• Cultivate a working knowledge of software systems and fulfill secondary support needs for Business Central, TMW, UKG, Pro, Concur, Symmetry and HighJump as needed
• Mentor and guide Staff Accountant(s) through processes and communications
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

These may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent education/work experience preferred
• 3 – 5 year(s) of accounting experience preferred
• Previous logistics experience and/or industry knowledge preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, mainly Excel preferred

Capabilities

• Detail-oriented
• Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment
• Prioritization and organization skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Mentoring and training skills

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:

• Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate
• Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach
• Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Our Values Shape Our Culture

Who We Are

We are a leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions. Our focus is on providing data-driven efficiencies, unparalleled visibility, and robust controls, ensuring our clients stay at the forefront of the competition.

Our extensive range of services encompasses supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management and specialized e-commerce fulfillment solutions. Our Values Shape Our Culture.

Respect | Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust | Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team | Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity | Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.