Logistics Finance Analyst

Job Title : Logistics Finance Analyst

Location : 2828 N HARWOOD ST SUITE 1300, Dallas, TX – 75201 (onsite)

Duration : 3+ Month contract

Job Description:

Accounting Specialist assists with the company’s logistics accounting and finance operations by supporting the logistics operations team with month end close activities, vendor management, budgeting and reporting, ensuring operational and financial controls, consistency, and best practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Creates month-end accruals for logistics costs as part of the month end closing process

• Completes a monthly flux analysis for the logistics freight accounts with detailed explanations in accordance with internal audit requirements

• Monitors the accounting entries related to the accruals for logistics freight costs through various systems and workflows

• Monitors the logistics invoice receipt processes to ensure vendor invoices are timely and properly processed within the various systems

• Identifies deviations from the standard accrual and invoice receipt process, reports and communicates the deviations and assists in correcting the deviations

• Ensures timely approval, payment, and clearing of invoiced logistics related charges

• Reconciles the logistics accruals and vendor accounts

• Monitors logistics activities related to budgeting

• All monitoring and workload is conducted under minimum to no supervision.

• Ensures compliance with the Company’s Accounting Policies and Procedures for logistics accounting issues to ensure Controller’s department is in compliance with GAAP

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in general accounting

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.).; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication; analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; and detail oriented. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with accounting software. A broad and deep understanding of accounting practices and procedures.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience with data analytics and SAP financial software is preferred