Senior Accountant
Odyssey Logistics, Chesterton, IN, United States
The Senior Accountant will perform various general accounting functions, including month-end closing, for the Transport & Warehouse division. These responsibilities require the Senior Accountant to work closely with the Operations Accounting group. The Senior Accountant prepares certain journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations during the monthly and annual closings. They will complete ad hoc projects under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Finance & Accounting.
In This Role, You Will:
Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Maintain and reconcile fixed assets ledger and roll forward, including the addition of new assets and the monthly depreciation of assets.
Maintain prepaid expense schedule, including monthly amortization of items and addition of new expenses to the appropriate departments.
Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable/payable accounts between the Company’s entities each month-end.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review operational results of international business units.
Participate in the development of reports and projects designed to increase efficiencies in cash management and decision making.
Provide supervision, support and guidance to offshore accounting team of 1 - 2 staff members.
Work with external auditors to supply data and reporting as needed for requests related to assigned areas.
Lead or assist with various finance or accounting projects assigned by the Sr. Manager, Finance & Accounting.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
Assist in forecasting future financial trends.
All other duties and projects assigned.
Qualifications and Key Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
4–6 years of experience in general accounting required
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience managing multiple entities, locations, or accounts
Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred; other ERP systems considered
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
Ability to extract and analyze data using system queries
Experience with fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and rollforwards
Experience with intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities
Experience with international accounting is a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Medical plans with FSA and HSA options
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Company Health & Wellness Program
Discounts with Preferred Vendors
No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings.
Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
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In This Role, You Will:
Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses.
Maintain and reconcile fixed assets ledger and roll forward, including the addition of new assets and the monthly depreciation of assets.
Maintain prepaid expense schedule, including monthly amortization of items and addition of new expenses to the appropriate departments.
Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable/payable accounts between the Company’s entities each month-end.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review operational results of international business units.
Participate in the development of reports and projects designed to increase efficiencies in cash management and decision making.
Provide supervision, support and guidance to offshore accounting team of 1 - 2 staff members.
Work with external auditors to supply data and reporting as needed for requests related to assigned areas.
Lead or assist with various finance or accounting projects assigned by the Sr. Manager, Finance & Accounting.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide variance analysis.
Assist in forecasting future financial trends.
All other duties and projects assigned.
Qualifications and Key Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
4–6 years of experience in general accounting required
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience managing multiple entities, locations, or accounts
Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred; other ERP systems considered
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)
Ability to extract and analyze data using system queries
Experience with fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and rollforwards
Experience with intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities
Experience with international accounting is a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Medical plans with FSA and HSA options
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Company Health & Wellness Program
Discounts with Preferred Vendors
No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings.
Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
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