Logistics Finance Analyst

Job Title

Logistics Finance Analyst

2828 N HARWOOD ST SUITE 1300, Dallas, TX 75201 (onsite)

3+ Month contract

Accounting Specialist assists with the company s logistics accounting and finance operations by supporting the logistics operations team with month end close activities, vendor management, budgeting and reporting, ensuring operational and financial controls, consistency, and best practices.

• Creates month-end accruals for logistics costs as part of the month end closing process
• Completes a monthly flux analysis for the logistics freight accounts with detailed explanations in accordance with internal audit requirements
• Monitors the accounting entries related to the accruals for logistics freight costs through various systems and workflows
• Monitors the logistics invoice receipt processes to ensure vendor invoices are timely and properly processed within the various systems
• Identifies deviations from the standard accrual and invoice receipt process, reports and communicates the deviations and assists in correcting the deviations
• Ensures timely approval, payment, and clearing of invoiced logistics related charges
• Reconciles the logistics accruals and vendor accounts
• Monitors logistics activities related to budgeting
• All monitoring and workload is conducted under minimum to no supervision
• Ensures compliance with the Company s Accounting Policies and Procedures for logistics accounting issues to ensure Controller s department is in compliance with GAAP
• Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

A minimum 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in general accounting

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related

Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.); strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication; analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills; and detail oriented. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products and experience with accounting software. A broad and deep understanding of accounting practices and procedures.

Experience with data analytics and SAP financial software is preferred