Sr. Accountant

Universal Logistics Holdings • Northville, MI

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About The Position

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team! Universal Logistics Holdings is a full-service provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions. We provide services including dry van and specialized transportation, intermodal drayage, material handling and value-added services, and global trade management. Universal's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a publicly traded company with a robust internal control environment.
• 2-5 years of general ledger and financial reporting experience, preferably in a multi-entity and multi-location organization.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP principles and SOX compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to present financial information clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multiple ERP and accounting systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with managers and leaders while reporting to the Segment Group Controller.
• Prepare monthly financial packages for subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage monthly financial reporting, including account reconciliations and detailed financial analysis.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities to support strategic decision-making.
• Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX and company policies.
• Understand a cost model that lives within multiple systems

Benefits

• Competitive pay with reviews for advancement
• Benefits including major medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees