Staff Accountant / OTC

Overview

This role involves managing financial processes within a global logistics and supply chain environment. The position requires handling intercompany recharges, invoicing, cashbook reconciliation, and customer account management. The successful candidate will work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolution of discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage intercompany recharges and invoicing.
• Reconcile and manage the daily cashbook.
• Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) on customer cash postings and duty postings.
• Verify and process accounts receivable reversals and credit notes.
• Review customer refunds and payment requests.
• Manage and resolve customer credits, overpayments, and duplicate payments.
• Review ocean carrier vendor reconciliations and lead discussions with operations finance to resolve outstanding items.
• Automate reporting and financial processes.
• Perform other financial duties as assigned by management.

Physical Demands

• Primarily sedentary work involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to move within the office and remain stationary for approximately 50% of the time.
• Ability to reach, lift, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch as needed.
• Ability to read computer screens, detect color coding, and read fine or normal print.

Requirements

Essential Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in global forwarding or a large global organization.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Experience as a staff accountant or in a similar role.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and financial accounting statements.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong numerical aptitude and quantitative skills.
• Client-focused with strong service ethic.
• Methodical, organized, and detail-oriented with good time management.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding (preferred).
• Experience with Cargo Wise One (CW1) software (preferred).

Business Skills

• Results-oriented and resilient.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Solid business acumen.

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to meet critical financial deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional presentation and behavior.
• High standards of honesty, loyalty, and integrity.
• Self-management and accountability for tasks and deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base salary range: $70,080 - $80,000 plus a 5% bonus target.
• Final compensation depends on geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Salary range varies based on work location.
• Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, floating holidays, health benefits, life insurance, personal accident insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Location & Eligibility

• Must be entitled to work in the United States of America.
• Position may require pre-employment checks including criminal history and medical screening.