Senior Financial Accountant

RJW Logistics Group•Elk Grove Township, IL

5d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

RJW Logistics Group is a leading retail logistics and consolidation provider that out-performs the market by bringing your product to the retail shelf on-time, in-full, and at a lower overall cost. We offer a full suite of in-house customer solutions and proprietary technologies that streamline the supply chain process and simplify your retail efforts, including value-added services, asset-based transportation, and warehousing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting & Economics
3+ years of work experience in accounting roles preferably in logistics
Must have a continuous improvement mindset
Strong humility: Be authentic, hands-on, who can roll up his/her sleeves and work in a fast-paced environment
Integrity and Values: A growth-oriented professional with a focus on honesty, integrity and a clear sense of ethical decision-making
Self-starter: Must possess a high degree of enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity to educate her/himself and quickly get up to speed independently
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to coordinate and manage simultaneous projects within set deadlines

Nice To Haves

CPA highly desirable but not essential
Use of Great Plains is a plus
OneStream experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Own the month-end and year end process from start to finish, closing financial reporting within five days;
Perform monthly account reconciliations for the balance sheet;
Prepare the monthly financial reporting package and associated financial schedules
Assist with carbon and environmental reporting requirements
Assist with the external auditors and their requests
Perform variance analysis and seek explanations
Lead investigations to identify root cause to issues and recommend counter measures;
Lead and co-lead projects to enhance internal controls and processes
Assist in the preparation of budgets and quarterly forecasts;
Assist in coaching and developing team members
Preparation of ad-hoc reports and analysis for management
Other duties as assigned