POSITION SUMMARY
Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and reports for various functions within the accounting department
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Facilitates and completes monthly close procedures
* Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Reconciles cash accounts, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accounts as assigned
* Identifies, researches, and explains account fluctuations within the income statement and balance sheet to management
* Reviews vendor invoices to verify the accuracy of relevant information, identify errors, correct errors, and communicate
results to relevant stakeholders
* Analyzes the performance and profitability of various customers and relay these results to management on a monthly basis
* Assists with external financial audit and tax audits as needed
* Maintains regular and predictable attendance
* Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
* Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
* Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
* Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in accounting; internship or professional accounting experience is desirable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
* Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. at times
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
- Internship or professional accounting experience
What We Do
Crete Carrier Corporation is one of the largest privately-owned American trucking companies, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company provides a full spectrum of nationwide freight transportation services across the contiguous United States through its three specialized divisions: Crete Carrier, which focuses on dry van services; Shaffer Trucking, specializing in refrigerated transport; and Hunt Transportation, which provides flatbed services for various commodities.
