Corporate Accounting Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. • Itasca, IL

23h • $130,110 - $195,170

About The Position

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.
Overview
The Corporate Accounting Manager will manage the preparation of financial statements and ensures compliance with accounting standards. In addition, this role provides direction on policies, procedures, and continuous improvement objectives as they relate to financial reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field (Required)
• 5+ years experience in general accounting (Required)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills High
• Must have the ability to analyze numbers and draw logical conclusions High
• Must have strong technical accounting background Medium
• Solid financial management skills including monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and a commercial sense of business High
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated work style attention to detail and enjoy a dynamic environment with new challenges and changing work priorities High
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field (Preferred)
• Multi-entity, international consolidation experience a plus Medium
• Freight industry experience a plus Low
• OneStream and CargoWise experience a plus Low

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant accounting standards
• Act as primary contact with external auditors and oversee the completion of all PBC requests.
• Review work performed by staff and provide guidance on more complex transactions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data, monitoring the effectiveness of control systems
• Select, implement, and maintain financial software and systems that support efficient accounting operations.
• Distribute and review preliminary and final station financial statements with station managers.
• Assure timely and accurate reconciliation of balance sheet
• Govern accounting policies to ensure they stay current. Participate and lead special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as needed accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level