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Senior Financial Accountant
full-timeLemont, Elk Grove Township$110k - $120k

Summary

Location

Lemont, Elk Grove Township

Salary

$110k - $120k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Compensation range: $110,000-$120,000 salary range plus bonus and equity through our MyShare program.

 

 

RJW Logistics Group is a leading retail logistics and consolidation provider that out-performs the market by bringing your product to the retail shelf on-time, in-full, and at a lower overall cost. We offer a full suite of in-house customer solutions and proprietary technologies that streamline the supply chain process and simplify your retail efforts, including value-added services, asset-based transportation, and warehousing.

 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Own the month-end and year end process from start to finish, closing financial reporting within five days;
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations for the balance sheet;
  • Prepare the monthly financial reporting package and associated financial schedules
  • Assist with carbon and environmental reporting requirements
  • Assist with the external auditors and their requests
  • Perform variance analysis and seek explanations
  • Lead investigations to identify root cause to issues and recommend counter measures;
  • Lead and co-lead projects to enhance internal controls and processes
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and quarterly forecasts;
  • Assist in coaching and developing team members
  • Preparation of ad-hoc reports and analysis for management
  • Other duties as assigned

Experience and Key Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting & Economics
  • CPA highly desirable but not essential
  • 3+ years of work experience in accounting roles preferably in logistics
  • Must have a continuous improvement mindset
  • Use of Great Plains is a plus
  • OneStream experience is a plus
  • Strong humility: Be authentic, hands-on, who can roll up his/her sleeves and work in a fast-paced
    environment
  • Integrity and Values: A growth-oriented professional with a focus on honesty, integrity and a clear sense of
    ethical decision-making
  • Self-starter: Must possess a high degree of enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity to educate her/himself and
    quickly get up to speed independently
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to coordinate and manage simultaneous projects within set deadlines

 

 

Employer Rights:

This job description is intended to provide general information about the Sr. Financial Accountant position. The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of the job duties to be performed by an associate holding the position of Sr. Financial Accountant, nor are the lists of the physical requirements and environmental conditions exhaustive. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform.

As with all positions, the duties and responsibilities are subject to change at any time as needs arise and at the discretion of the RJW Transport, Inc. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

 

Employment-At-Will:

It is the Company's policy that all associates, other than those covered by a written individual employment or labor agreement with the Company that has been authorized in writing by the Company's Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors, are not employed for any fixed term and are employed at the will of the Company for an indefinite period. Just as our associate's, reserve the right to resign their employment at any time for any reason the Company reserves its right to terminate an associate any time for any reason either with or without cause.

 

Neither this Job Description nor any of its individual terms constitutes commitments between the Company and its associates as to the terms, conditions or duration of employment, nor does it modify the prevailing Employment-At-Will relationship.

Other facts

Tech stack
Financial Reporting,Account Reconciliation,Variance Analysis,Budget Preparation,Team Development,Communication Skills,Continuous Improvement,Integrity,Self-Starter,Project Management

About RJW Logistics Group

RJW Logistics Group is a leading retail logistics and consolidation provider that out-performs the market by bringing your product to the retail shelf on-time, in-full, and at a lower overall cost. We serve over 100 national retailers, delivering our customers’ products 98%+ OTIF on average, and offering compliance solutions that ensure you don’t experience fines and fees. Our full suite of in-house customer solutions and proprietary technologies streamline the supply chain process and simplify your retail efforts, including value-added services, asset-based transportation and warehousing, 99%+ inventory accuracy, automated dispute resolution, online traceability, trade show services, and more.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Founding Year: 1981

What you'll do

  • The Senior Financial Accountant will own the month-end and year-end financial closing processes and prepare financial reporting packages. They will also assist with audits, perform variance analysis, and lead projects to enhance internal controls.

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What does a Senior Financial Accountant do at RJW Logistics Group?

As a Senior Financial Accountant at RJW Logistics Group, you will: the Senior Financial Accountant will own the month-end and year-end financial closing processes and prepare financial reporting packages. They will also assist with audits, perform variance analysis, and lead projects to enhance internal controls..

Why join RJW Logistics Group as a Senior Financial Accountant?

RJW Logistics Group is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company. The Senior Financial Accountant role offers competitive compensation.

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The Senior Financial Accountant position at RJW Logistics Group is based in Lemont, Illinois, United States and Elk Grove Township, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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