Senior Accountant

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Johns Creek, GA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Manages general accounting functions, financial records, month-end close activities, journal entries, reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, internal controls, and SOX compliance. Provides financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions and strategic planning, while mentoring junior accounting staff and partnering with business stakeholders. Requires strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, familiarity with accounting and automated close systems, and understanding of GAAP.
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Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

               

Position Summary

Manages financial records and ensures that the financial transactions are properly recorded. Maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records by recording all transactions in the general ledger system.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Oversees the completion of general accounting functions, including research, report preparation, and analysis.
  • Completes various month-end close tasks, including calculating and preparing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Reviews, investigates, and corrects discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains robust internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
  • Provides detailed financial analysis and reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Mentors and develops junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Guarantees compliance with all applicable financial regulations and standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance.
  • Partners with business partners to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field.
  • Public Accounting experience preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, accounting systems, and automated close tool software.
  • Advanced experience in Excel.
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

               

               

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed. 

  

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field
  • Public accounting experience
  • 5+ years of accounting experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with accounting systems
  • Experience with automated close tool software
  • Advanced experience in Excel
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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The Company
HQ: Johns Creek, GA
3,979 Employees
Year Founded: 1924

What We Do

Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We’re people-focused and safety-driven – with a history of stability that comes from over a century in the industry. When you join us, you get a team that has your back, leadership that’s always ready to listen and a culture built on doing things the right way – for our people, customers, and community. So if you’re ready to learn, grow and build a successful future, let’s go further, together

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