Controller

Description

An opportunity to boost your career at Tri-National is available! We are a Transportation and Logistics company, an employer of choice with a family friendly culture and flexible work schedule. This position would report to the VP of Finance and overseeing the responsibilities of the Accounting and Billing Departments. A BS/BA and 10 or more years of experience in accounting are required; CPA certification is preferred. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, excellent communications skills, and experience in working with multiple companies and intercompany transactions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure for multiple companies

• Analyze the monthly financial statement and report them to the President and the VP of Finance

• Assist with monthly closing process and financial statement preparation, as needed

• Prepare periodic governmental, regulatory, and insurance filings, returns, and compliance reports

• Oversee the Accounts Payable department, including processing A/P transactions

• Participate in periodic meetings focused on Operations and Key Performance Indicators

• Respond to inquiries from the President and the VP of Finance regarding financial results

• Along with the VP of Finance, manage banking and other key vendor relationships

• Perform analysis for the President and the VP of Finance, as requested

• Prepare insurance audits and gathering information for insurance renewals

• Supervise the Accounting and Billing Departments while supporting other departments when necessary

• Participate in periodic meetings regarding Accounts Receivable and Collections

• Oversee and prepare schedules for the annual audit/review with our outside accounting firm

• Work with the VP of Finance to secure equipment loans

• Rectify any issues Billing staff or Accounting team may have with the Operations, Sales, Safety or Maintenance teams

• Oversee the annual preparation of 1099s

• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

Education

• BS/BA in accounting is required

• CPA preferred

Technical Skills and Prior Experience

• 10 plus years of experience in Accounting with supervisory experience are required

• Must be highly skilled in financial analysis with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining exceptional accuracy

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Experience with intercompany transactions

• Willingness to be a team player – doing whatever is necessary to get the job done

• AS/400 and Quickbooks knowledge a plus

• Trucking industry experience a plus