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Senior Accountant

J & R Schugel Trucking Inc

Location: New Ulm, Minnesota
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: January 17, 2025
Senior Accountant
Description
Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant plays a pivotal role in the financial operations of the organization, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and efficient management of accounting processes. This position oversees month-end close activities, prepares financial statements, reconciles accounts, and assists with audits.
Essential Functions
• Review the technical accounting functions and ensure results are reported in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Direct the month-end close process, including general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations and by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Partner with Controller and CFO to prepare and distribute monthly and annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with various departments to maintain accurate financials.
• Manage unclaimed property filings with the appropriate states and regulations.
• Work closely with external auditors and tax advisors to facilitate reviews, audits, and resolution of accounting issues.
• Maintain capital asset tracking and debt schedule.
• Direct with the monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation of bank reporting packages.
• Flexibility to work on weekends to complete month or year-end financials if needed.
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing financial analysis and insights to management.
• Research accounting rules and regulations.
• Document and implement policy, process and procedures for our accounting team.
• Maintaining the weekly cash forecast.
• Other duties as assigned.
• J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products or any other status protected by law. We are committed to ensuring fair and transparent pay practices for all our employees. Compensation decisions are made based on factors such as experience, job responsibilities, and market insights. We strive to provide competitive pay while recognizing the value of each team member's contributions. For more details on the comprehensive benefits we offer, please visit our benefits page at https://jrschugelbenefits.com/.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or five years of practical experience in accounting or finance.
Experience
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience with AS400, Innovative software is preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience in transportation, supply chain, or logistics industry preferred, but not required.
Truck Transportation
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Full-time