The Staff Accountant works closely with other members of the Finance Department to assist in the preparation of the month-end close process and in producing high quality financial statements.
- Gains an in-depth understanding of the business processes and accounting functions of the company
- Reviews billing, labor and accounts payable data in general ledger.
- Prepare journal entries, including monthly accruals, site allocations, etc.
- Resolves any problems and correct errors.
- Reconciles various general ledger accounts including bank reconciliations.
- Prepares various management accounting reports as needed (including complete financial statements) for monitoring of operating trends, margin analysis, etc.
- Prepares worksheets and other analysis for annual audits.
- Works with other departments on accounting related projects and issues
- Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting processes
- Other job duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis in accounting
- 0 - 2 years of relevant work experience
- GAAP knowledge preferred
- Strong financial acumen and analytical agility
- Detail oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines/work under pressure
- Self-motivated, results driven, prefers to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills; team player with the ability to work well with others
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Work environment:
- Exposure to computer screens.
- Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Required hybrid work schedule, at least 3 days/week in office.
We are Equal Opportunity Employer
$35.00 - 43.00 per hour
Compensation & BenefitsEligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.
What We Do
Founded by Fred R. Smith in 1949 as Bellingham Stevedoring Company, we began our first cargo handling operations in a small corner of Washington State. Driven by a pioneering spirit, our family-owned company saw steady growth over the years, expanding up and down the West Coast to operate a significant market share of the major international terminals in the eastern Pacific. Today, we have become a global enterprise spanning more than 260 locations across five continents. We continue to broaden our reach by developing new locations and upgrading existing facilities, providing some of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world. We partner to move commerce with efficiency, flexibility, and integrity. With operations across five continents and a vast network of interconnected transportation solutions, we open new opportunities that accelerate the growth and pace of global business. Improving the customer experience is at the heart of everything we do, so we make purposeful investments in people, facilities and technical innovations that deliver the greatest customer value.
