Matson Logistics · 23 hours ago
Senior Accounting Analyst
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMatson Logistics is a leading ocean shipping and logistics provider with a commitment to quality, reliability, and integrity. The Senior Accounting Analyst will be responsible for accurate financial reporting and analysis, collaborating with various teams to improve processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Interpret both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the financial data, perform analyses and consult with departmental managers to provide comprehensive, well-written narratives for use in the business decision-making process
Rationalize and critically evaluate existing processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality, including the design and implementation of related solutions
Perform self-directed analysis of income statement accounts to identify focus areas for potential cost savings and work with the various groups throughout the Matson organization that are responsible for those areas
Assess and mitigate risk to reduce the Company’s exposure to potential errors or misstatements in the financial statements
Keep abreast of tax and other regulatory changes, and spearhead both system and process related compliance with applicable tax requirements
Perform technical accounting research on various GAAP-related issues impacting the reporting, presentation and disclosure in the Company’s external financial statement, including formal documentation of the issues, supporting research, and the resulting conclusions
Prepare technically sound financial statement disclosure information, for publication in the annual external financial reports of the Company
Analyze and calculate necessary adjustments in the general ledger (accruals, corrections, reclassifications, etc.); prepare and enter journal entries into the general ledger system
Review, manage and scrutinize various financial statement accounts, including timely and accurate formulation of monthly analyses and reconciliations, which support internal management reporting, the Company’s consolidated financial statements as well as the individual financial statements of Matson, Inc. and subsidiaries
Use independent judgment and a critical eye to review the validity of expenses submitted through the accrual and invoice review and coding process to ensure that they are in compliance with the Company’s policies which require proper authorization and inclusion of adequate support. Research invoices and transactions as needed and resolve in a timely manner
Continuously evaluate and update accounting processes impacting the Senior Analyst, Accounting’s areas of responsibility to ensure they remain accurate, relevant and efficient
Respond in a timely manner to the information needs of management as requested
Maintain all source and other documentation according to the standards and policies established for the PAC
Contribute to and participate in the cross-training objectives of the PAC and serve as back-up for cross-trained responsibilities
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university is required
Three (3) years of related experience
Experience with PC and Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, & Outlook
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a drive to exceed expectations
A sense of urgency regarding quality of work and meeting deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
High degree of professionalism and comfort working with external customers
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data
Preferred
CPA certification
Prior experience in Public Accounting
Company
Matson Logistics
Matson Logistics helps companies of all sizes source, store, and deliver their products faster, better, at lower cost, and more reliably.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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