SalSon Logistics Transportation

Senior Accountant

Newark, NJ In person Full-time

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our Finance Team in the role of Senior Accountant. This is an in-office position.

Job duties

  • Work closely with our Finance team to ensure all transactions are recorded timely and accurately in our accounting system.
  • Maintains general ledger by reconciling subsidiary accounts, preparing trial balance, and reconciling entries.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement accounts reconciliations.
  • Perform reconciliations of all Intercompany activities.
  • Responsible for monthly Bank reconciliations and credit cards allocations.
  • Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable.
  • Maintains and reconciles fixed assets recording, depreciation, and disposals.
  • Prepare and post Journal entries for the month end close including payroll, accruals and adjustments.
  • Experience with Inventory management.
  • Experience with financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
  • Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
  • Back-up team members as needed.

Ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications / Skills

  • 6+ years of accounting experience in a logistics environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance.
  • Current knowledge of GAAP requirements for financial reporting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Research skills and the ability to analyze the information found.
  • Ability to identify productivity improvement and automation initiatives.
  • Ideal candidate should have experience with Great Plains.
  • Proficient with advanced functions in Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Company Offers

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Salary commensurate with experience

Gym on site

Chef on site

Job description provided by SalSon Logistics.
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