Staff G/L Accountant

Operating since 1979, Textainer is one of the world’s largest intermodal container lessors with more than 3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in our owned and managed fleet. We supply standard dry freight, specialized, and refrigerated containers to more than 250 global customers, including all of the world’s leading shipping lines. We also lease tank containers through our relationship with Trifleet Leasing and proudly serve as a long-standing supplier to the U.S. Military. Our company leads the container resale industry, having secured our status as one of the largest sellers of used containers. Over 1,500 customers call upon Textainer yearly to purchase more than 140,000 units. The Textainer team operates through a network of 13 offices and 500 depots covering all time zones. We have 165 employees in major trading centers all over the world, dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standard of equipment and service. Four regional offices form the backbone of Textainer leasing, resale, and operations activities, serving locations across the globe. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with the monthly general ledger close process, ensuring that the process provides timely and accurate financial reporting Perform certain areas of the monthly close (prepares journal entries and reconciliations) Prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and account analysis to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger accounts, bank balances, etc. Prepare audit schedules for external auditors Prepare quarterly and year-end GAAP financials and stand-alone financials Responsible for assuring that all required journals are posted during the monthly close cycle by maintaining and updating month-end close checklist Assist with management reporting and ad hoc reporting as required Assist with compliance with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures and reporting requirements Assist with internal audit in-house internal controls testing, as needed Work with other team members to resolve reconciliation discrepancies Collaborate with other departments to ensure business transactions have been properly recorded Understand the various accounting systems used and evaluate and recommend changes for performance, efficiency, and growth; drive process improvements and system automation Other: Special projects and troubleshooting targets as identified and required by the Accounting Manager. Responsible for preparing schedules for related party subsidiaries and detailed interaction with external auditors. Work with the department and other departments to streamline, automate and enhance various reports and business processes. Responsible for training consultants and temporary staff as needed. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Skills Ability to perform month-end fluctuation analysis Be a strong team player – enjoy working with colleagues at all levels of the organization Take ownership of job responsibilities and ad hoc projects Working knowledge of GAAP required Detail-oriented and shows willingness to learn Deadline-oriented Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently Ability to work independently Education and Experience BS / BA in Business Administration (Accounting) or equivalent experience 1-3 years of accounting experience Experience supporting a full cycle close Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 5 pounds at times. Ability to commute to the SF office from Monday to Wednesday (3 days) each week. Textainer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status. Please see the Careers page on our website for our Notice to Applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr