Staff Accountant

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Lincoln, NE, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and monthly close activities. Reviews vendor invoices, investigates balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, analyzes customer profitability, and supports external financial and tax audits. The role also requires accurate communication with stakeholders, managing multiple deadlines, maintaining attendance, and performing general accounting duties.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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
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The Company
HQ: Lincoln, NE
Year Founded: 1966

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.

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