Financial Accountant

AFS Logistics • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Financial Accountant is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports.  In addition, this position, this role is responsible for upholding our core values: Ethics, Engagement, and Excellence.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of US GAAP
• Intermediate proficiency with strong emphasis on Excel
• Adherence to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for finance deliverables
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, required
• 2-5 years accounting/finance experience required

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA is a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting daily deadlines to support business needs
• Complete assigned reconciliations as part of month-end close
• Actively participate in process improvements including, but not limited to documentation, training and streamlining for efficiency
• Assist with analysis of business units and/or departmental units
• Work collaboratively with other team members and/or departments
• Investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager
• Collaborates with the Manager of Financial Analysis and Financial Analysts to oversee and manage various manual billing processes, including monthly, weekly, BBA (Berman, Blake Associates), WIS (Risk Management), VLTL (Volume LTL), and hot shot billing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all billing cycles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees