Position: Senior Accountant

Job Description: 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting and finance reporting tasks, supporting accounting team and senior leadership. They assist with the monthly accounting close process, control activities, accruals, reconciliation, financial reporting, post-close tasks, and ensuring ongoing compliance. They collaborate with accounting leadership and stakeholders from different departments, acting as a SME, and take an active role in building scalable processes and solutions to support business transformation and growth.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

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 binderParticipates in maintenance of documentation and execution of financial reporting internal controlsEnsure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and provide necessary documentationAnalyze complex accounting areas and identify trends, accruals, and necessary actionsCreate journal entriesOwn of assigned balance sheet account reconciliationsPrepare roll-fowards for consolidated reporting groups including Fixed Assets, Intangibles, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and DebtAssist external auditors with quarterly reviews and year-end auditsAll other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or universityCertification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience in corporate accounting requiredExpert knowledge of and experience with GAAP and other key accounting concepts Excellent communication skills and the ability to document processes and proceduresExpert Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V/X lookups, advanced formulas, macros, etc.); Visualization tool experience preferred (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)Experience with Cloud ERP platforms (Oracle Fusion Cloud, NetSuite, UKG, etc.)Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive informationTechnical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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