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Forward Air Corporation · 4 days ago

Senior Accountant

Coppell, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Forward Air Corporation is a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for various accounting and finance reporting tasks, supporting the accounting team and senior leadership, while ensuring compliance and assisting with the monthly accounting close process.

LogisticsService IndustryTransportation

Responsibilities

Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and preparation of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Including preparation of workpapers to support the external financial reporting binder

Participates in maintenance of documentation and execution of financial reporting internal controls

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and provide necessary documentation

Analyze complex accounting areas and identify trends, accruals, and necessary actions

Create journal entries

Own of assigned balance sheet account reconciliations

Prepare roll-fowards for consolidated reporting groups including Fixed Assets, Intangibles, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Debt

Assist external auditors with quarterly reviews and year-end audits

All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs

Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)GAAP knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelCloud ERP platformsFinancial reportingDiscretionCommon office technologiesCommunicationConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university

3+ years of experience in corporate accounting required

Expert knowledge of and experience with GAAP and other key accounting concepts

Excellent communication skills and the ability to document processes and procedures

Expert Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V/X lookups, advanced formulas, macros, etc.)

Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information

Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)

Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting