Junior Staff Accountant

Our Client provides global ocean transportation services with a focus on complex and specialized cargo. The organization supports both government-related and commercial shipments across international trade routes worldwide.

Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the Accounting and Finance function by maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to timely and reliable financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in the monthly close process, account reconciliations, and financial analysis, while partnering closely with operations and senior accounting team members.

• Participate in the monthly financial close process, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Perform month-end close procedures for assigned accounts and vessels, including journal entries and reconciliations for cash, prepaid insurance, accruals, payroll, purchase orders, and other expenses.
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Compile and analyze financial data to support the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Review and analyze financial results at the vessel, port, and company level to ensure accuracy and completeness for reporting purposes.
• Partner with operations teams to investigate and explain significant variances between actual results, prior periods, and budget or forecast.
• Monitor bank accounts and assist with weekly cash flow projections.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests.
• Assist in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to help predict future revenues and expenses.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• One to two years of accounting experience, with public accounting audit experience considered a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools.

• Experience working with an accounting ERP system.
• Public accounting experience or CPA credential.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and comfort assisting with operational challenges and recommending solutions.
• Sound situational judgment in fast-paced operational environments.
• Collaborative team player who contributes positively to cross-functional teamwork and communication.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, identify issues, and take initiative with minimal direction.
• Dependable work style with consistent follow-through, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.