Senior Accountant

ICAT LOGISTICS INC•Jersey City, NJ

12d•$77,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This position is responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end processes. The role requires a detail-oriented and collaborative professional who can contribute to process improvement initiatives and support a fast-paced finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
5+ years of accounting experience
Experience with Great Plains software strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy
Strong work ethic and persistence in achieving objectives.
Sense of urgency and responsiveness in handling time-sensitive matters.
Consistent follow-up and follow-through
High level of personal integrity and credibility
Team-oriented, loyal, and supportive of colleagues
Positive and optimistic outlook with the ability to motivate others
Alignment with the company’s core values and company culture
Direct supervision and accountability of staff
Support team in setting and achieving goals and performance objectives
Coach and mentor team members
Identify department training requirements and conduct training as needed
Hold regular individual 1x1 and team meetings.
Clearly communicate department and individual initiatives / goals
Develop, monitor and review regularly metrics and goals with team members
Conduct performance appraisals; provide rewards and execute disciplinary actions/ workplace solutions for department staff
Accountable for recruiting and hiring process for new hire requirements
Maintain an environment that allows the team to be part of ICAT’s overarching goals and mission

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports
Generate month-end financial reports with supporting notes, variance analysis, and schedules
Prepare journal entries and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities
Support annual audit preparations and work closely with external auditors
Interface with sales to calculate sales commissions
Maintain accurate general ledger and assist in month-end and year-end closing activities
Process vendor payments including ACH, wire transfers, duty invoices, and year-end 1099 forms
Manage daily deposits and corporate credit card reconciliations
Review and approve vendor credit applications as needed
Serve as a key administrator for Great Plains software, including new user setup and system maintenance
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement best practices within the finance team
Work with functional and station leaders to provide relevant financial reports and data analysis
Participate in finance team meetings, providing input for continuous improvement initiatives
Manage, mentor, and develop the team
Set department goals, monitor KPIs, and ensure alignment with company objectives
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Support special projects and ad hoc reporting requests from management.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned