Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Scottsdale, AZ

Hybrid: 3 days/week in office and as required

Our client is a global transportation and logistics company with a busy corporate shared services finance and accounting division.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant leads the general ledger accounting and month-end close and consolidation processes in a fast-paced, global corporate environment. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling monthly banking activity, fixed asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit support.

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:

• Execute the month-end close and consolidation process accurately and in compliance with reporting schedules.
• Calculate, document, and record journal entries related to all aspects of the business.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank statements.
• Maintain a monthly reconciliation workbook for balance sheet accounts.
• Support internal and external audits to meet schedules.
• Provide accounting support to AP, AR, Tax, and Revenue functions.
• Support and mentor staff accountants.
• Drive the continuous improvement and utilization of existing financial systems and accounting processes.
• Perform complex accounting analysis for non-routine transactions and account reconciliations.

Qualifications of the Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 3 years of full-cycle corporate accounting or public accounting audit experience with progressive responsibility.
• Proven experience thriving in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Experience using Microsoft suite of products and commercial ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and balance multiple priorities.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles in a fast-paced environment.

Other Employment Requirements:

• Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Compliance with the company’s Drug-Free Workplace policies.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• Ability to travel to terminals as needed.