Senior General Ledger Accountant

Senior Accountant for Large Marine Transportation Company 6-month contract-to-hire This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Shezad Allaudin Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $40 - $65 per hour A bit about us: We specialize in containerized cargo transportation, offering efficient and secure shipping services to various industries. With a focus on customer satisfaction and sustainability, we prioritize delivering goods on time while minimizing their ecological footprint. We're most well known for our modern fleet, strategic partnerships, and personalized solutions, making them a trusted choice for international trade. Why join us? A candidate should consider joining us for the opportunity to be part of a renowned and reliable shipping company with a global presence. We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, allowing individuals to grow professionally while contributing to the facilitation of international trade. With a focus on customer satisfaction, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, we provide a platform for candidates to enhance their skills, gain valuable industry experience, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in the maritime industry. Job Details This position is on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Responsibilities: Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide support for budgeting and forecasting processes. Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations to optimize financial performance. Assist in the preparation of financial reports for management, shareholders, and external auditors. Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax filings as required. Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations. Stay updated on industry trends and changes in accounting standards, recommending and implementing best practices. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience SAP software experience is required Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy