Staff Accountant

Canal Barge Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

Staff Accountant - General Ledger

I. BASIC FUNCTION

The Staff Accountant is a collaborative team player responsible for providing accurate and timely general ledger accounting, assisting with tax and audit compliance, and supporting business unit financial reviews.  The Staff Accountant will provide excellent service to internal and external customers while supporting the Assistant Controller and Accounting Assistant Manager.  The Staff Accountant will also work on other project teams assigned to contribute to the success of the accounting department and others in achieving corporate goals.

II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Ledger Accounting

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of assigned general ledger accounts including monitoring activity, recording manual journal entries as needed and ensuring adequate controls.

• Support the Accounting Assistant Manager in the maintenance and reconciliation of all bank accounts, prepaid expenses, business assets and insurance claims as well as other accounts as assigned.

2. Tax Compliance and Accounting

• Provide support to the Assistant Controller, Accounting Assistant Manager, external accountants, and consultants to contribute to timely and accurate compliance with all tax regulations.

• Compile information and complete schedules to support federal, state, and local tax returns. 

3. Audit Support

• Contribute to the team that supports our financial audits by preparing schedules as needed for the interim and annual audits and addressing auditor inquiries as needed about assigned areas of responsibility.

4. Business Unit Financial Reviews

• Participate in the monthly financial closing of assigned business units by preparing necessary revenue and expense accruals and reviewing financial results to ensure accuracy. 

• Collaborate with counterparts in the assigned business units to review financial results to confirm accuracy, identify business trends and understand variances from expectations.

5. Documentation of Policies and Procedures

• Help us systemize knowledge transfer and cross-training and develop methods of sharing information, abilities, and ideas across different areas of our business by documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for assigned responsibilities.

6. Other

• Carry out internal control procedures associated with specific job responsibilities.

• Perform special projects as assigned, including data analysis, and providing insights into the data for management decision making.

• Work effectively with other departments as needed to accomplish job functions.

• Perform other duties as required and directed by management.

• Carry out the Business Philosophy, Code of Conduct, and Mission of Canal Barge Company, Inc.

III. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

• The Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Assistant Manager.

IV. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 2 – 3 years of Accounting experience

• Knowledge of US GAAP and accounting controls. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).  Intermediate or higher Microsoft Excel skills.

V. CORE QUALITIES OF THE JOB

• Effective multi-tasker who can prioritize work and establish and execute plans to meet deadlines.

• Able to quickly grasp new concepts and processes while being proactive in acquiring new knowledge.

• Proven professional who is comfortable communicating regularly with internal and external customers verbally, in writing, and using video conferencing collaboration tools.

• Strong team player with the desire to collaborate with teammates and others while also being able to work independently.

• Creative thinker with an unstoppable desire to solve problems and improve processes.

• Highly organized and disciplined worker with a quality mindset who takes pride in all work products and relationships.

Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.