Senior Accountant Transportation Partner with Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page
- Location
- Bensenville, Illinois
- Posted
- Aug 06, 2024
- Closes
- Aug 21, 2024
- Ref
- 2801823616
- Level
- Staff, Senior, Team Lead / Head
- Certification
- Other
- Work Mode
- Work from office
- Hours
- Full Time
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- Corporate
I'm partnered with the Controller at a rapidly growing, multi-million dollar organization located near Bensenville, IL. Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team as their Chicago branch continues to grow! This individual will be reporting to the Controller with tons of visibility to the CFO.
Client Details
My client is a prominent transportation company operating in the Americas region and looking to add a Senior Accountant to their closely knit accounting team. With a strong presence and reputation in the industry, they offer a comprehensive range of freight solutions based on their client's need. Leveraging their extensive network both nationally and globally, they efficiently manages the movement of goods across various modes of transportation, including warehousing, intermodel, and air. They are known for their customer-centric approach by consistently delivering reliable, cost-effective, and timely services, catering to diverse industries and ensuring seamless global connectivity.
Description
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Job Offer
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
- Ample career growth opportunity with a growing multi-million dollar company
- Direct mentorship from the Financial Controller on a family knit team!
Client Details
My client is a prominent transportation company operating in the Americas region and looking to add a Senior Accountant to their closely knit accounting team. With a strong presence and reputation in the industry, they offer a comprehensive range of freight solutions based on their client's need. Leveraging their extensive network both nationally and globally, they efficiently manages the movement of goods across various modes of transportation, including warehousing, intermodel, and air. They are known for their customer-centric approach by consistently delivering reliable, cost-effective, and timely services, catering to diverse industries and ensuring seamless global connectivity.
Description
- Manage monthly close process
- Journal Entries and General Ledgers
- Monthly and quarterly reconciliations
- ERP system implementation
- Process improvements
- Assist the Financial Controller and Senior Management in strategic planning
- Weekly P&L reporting
Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business
- CPA certification highly preferred
- 3+ years of experience in Accounting in a related industry
- Manufacturing, distribution, or related industry experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge (V-Lookup, pivot tables, macros, complex formulas)
- Knowledge of GAAP
Job Offer
- Highly competitive compensation package
- Lucrative discretionary bonus potential + Christmas bonus + EOY bonus
- Strong benefits
- Ample room to progress your career internally or within one of their business units
- Highly visible role, reporting to the Corporate Controller
- Collaborating with the CFO and senior leadership
- Mentorship and training from the team
- Closely knit, family feel team culture
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.