• Staff Accountant

    Forward Air (Dallas, TX)


    Position: Staff Accountant

    Job Description:

    The Staff Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting and finance reporting tasks, with a focus on Payroll and Benefits. They assist with the monthly accounting close process, control activities, accruals, reconciliation, financial reporting, post-close tasks, and ensuring ongoing compliance. They also contribute to business transformation and process improvement initiatives in close collaboration with accounting and finance leaders.

    Core Responsibilities & Duties:

    + Prepare weekly reporting for assigned client groups

    + Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries

    + Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly closing processes for financial reporting

    + Assist in recording payroll expenses, by reporting segment

    + Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts

    + Prepare financial and analytical schedules as assigned

    + Assist auditors with documentation and support during quarterly reviews and year-end audit

    + Assists with budget planning and preparation

    + All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs

    Qualifications:

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university

    + Experience: 1+ years of experience in corporate accounting

    + Strong knowledge of and experience with GAAP and other key accounting concepts

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

    + Expert 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 information

    + Technical: 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

     

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    Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

     

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