The opportunity:

Flexport is looking to hire a Senior Accounting Analyst on the Revenue & Cost Accounting team based in the Fulton Market district of downtown Chicago. This is a crucial role that will have ownership in overseeing accounting for revenues and cost of sales in a fast-paced, pre-IPO environment. In this role, you will drive month-end close, shape key accounting processes, and work on strategic projects as the business continues to expand globally. You will improve the efficiency of close processes, work cross-functionally to develop and enhance business systems and processes, and be involved in supporting major projects that impact the entire organization.

You will:

• Own the month-end close process, including the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations for revenues and/or cost of sales and related balance sheet accounts
• Analyze large amounts of data to summarize revenues and/or cost of sales activity and report on results, identify issues, risks, trends, and make recommendations
• Perform monthly and quarterly gross margin fluctuation analysis, metrics reporting, and other ad hoc analysis as requested
• Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures that drive efficiency across the business
• Assist in the preparation of schedules for our external auditors during annual audits
• Own critical accounting projects, including assisting with the implementation of new systems

You should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent practical experience
• Freight Forwarding and/or Tech industry experience strongly preferred but not required
• 2-4 years of post graduation experience in the areas of accounting and/or finance
• Advanced Excel skills
• Looker and/or SQL experience is a plus
• Ability to work cross functionally on a daily basis
• Familiarity and comfort with large sets of data
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply principles of accounting in a business environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast paced environment
• Netsuite experience is a plus

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make it easy and accessible for everyone. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. 

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8 billion, we’re experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Don’t have any freight forwarding experience?

• What’s freight forwarding and why does it matter? Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another and it’s what makes global trade possible. Flexport is on a mission to make global trade easier for everyone because we believe it can help connect the world and break down economic barriers.
• We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy, a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success. 

We’re building the first Operating System for Global Trade. That’s why it’s incredibly important for us to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move the freight forwarding industry forward.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.