Accountant

Accountant

Accountant responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Engage and support the daily and critical aspects of accounting; general ledger through financial statements
• Responsible for month end closing process, including journal entries, accounts reconciliations, updating of account schedules, calculation and entry of accruals
• Preparation of general ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closing to close books in a timely manner
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards; monitoring and reporting key performance indicators
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other local, state and federal tax requirements
• Review daily, weekly, monthly financial reports as requested/required
• Prepares and/or reviews journal entries to ensure their propriety and accuracy
• Assist with the internal and external financial and tax audits and examination processes, including assisting with the preparation of audited financial statements, footnotes and supplemental information
• Understand and advocate the accounting processes and procedures to internal business partners
• Foster strong and positive communication between external and internal customers

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field
• 2+ years' accounting and/or relevant work experience; SAP, EP and Audit experience a plus
• Previous experience McLeod and Cargowise Transportation Management software a plus
• Previous experience with Financial Management and Business Intelligence software; Oracle Cloud and PowerBI a plus
• Applied knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and relevant regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external business partners at all levels throughout the organization
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to create and implement business process improvements
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel & Internet applications.
• Must possess the ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and maintain discretion on confidential matters
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; Spanish a plus

About Us

We empower business worldwide to ship smarter. R+L Global Logistics strives to provide the best freight solutions and logistics services to our customers. We offer the highest quality domestic and international transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal/Rail, Expedited/Domestic Priority, Service to and from Mexico and Canada, Trade Show Logistics, Supply Chain Management, High Value/High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, Customs Brokerage and more. We focus on customer requirements in order to meet the challenges of today's business demands. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows R+L Global Logistics to be the complete global transportation solution. BENEFITS R+L Global Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Exclusive Employee vacation properties R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested.

Job Info

• Job Identification 49385
• Job Category Finance & Accounting
• Locations 315 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL, 34470, US
• Job Schedule Full time