At project44, we're on a mission to make supply chains work. With Movement, our High-Velocity Supply Chain Platform, project44 optimizes the movement of products globally, delivering unparalleled resiliency, sustainability, and value for our customers. We operate the world's most trusted end-to-end visibility platform, tracking over 1 billion shipments annually for over 1,300 leading brands across manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, and oil, chemical & gas industries. Recently named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Company's List, project44 is headquartered in Chicago with a diverse team spanning 19 global offices and growing.
If you're eager to be part of a winning team that works together to solve some of the most challenging supply chain issues, let's talk.
Senior Accountant project44 is looking for an energetic and motivated accounting manager to join its accounting team! This opportunity is ideal for someone who has an excellent knowledge and experience of close processes, and accounting in various environments and across a number of accounting areas. The ideal candidate would have a good fundamental understanding of US GAAP, statutory reporting, and consolidation. This opportunity will provide a variety of business and financial experiences via continued expansion of the business globally, integration of new companies, technologies, systems and hyper growth challenges.
Responsibilities: Lead the monthly close process by ensuring close checklist steps are completed for US and foreign locations.Coordinate the completion of the monthly financial reporting package, including balance sheet and cash flow.Responsible for drafting year-end financial statement and footnotes, as well as liaison with external auditors to complete audited financial statements.Lead and complete timely balance sheet account reconciliations with responsibility for ensuring monthly account reconciliations are complete and accurate.Present and provide support for accounting policies and treatment where appropriate.Support annual and ongoing audit and internal controls requirements.Manage various accounting functions including ledger maintenance, using NetSuite.Responsible for proper accounting of commissions accrual, legal accrual, other accruals, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, as well as associated analysis and reporting.Evaluate and identify improvements to accounting processes while ensuring that practices comply with GAAP.Supervision and oversight of direct and indirect accounting professionals at both domestic and foreign locations.Other ad hoc projects, including IPO readiness.Critical Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar study required.7+ years public accounting or multinational industry experience mix, preferably with demonstrated experience with publicly-traded companies.Enjoy building/refining accounting processes and leading projects as part of growth steps of a company.Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Systems savvy / technology enthusiast with knowledge of NetSuite, a plus (or similar ledger), Salesforce and MS Office (or other system packages).In-office Commitment: This position requires a commitment to contribute to our collaborative culture by working in-office three days weekly.
Diversity & Inclusion: At project44, we are designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. As we work to deliver a truly world-class product and experience, we are also intentionally building teams that reflect the unique communities we serve. We are focused on creating a company where all team members can bring their authentic selves to work every day.
We are building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for, and our journey of becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, where all have a sense of belonging, is shaped through the actions of our leadership, global teams and individual team members. We are resolute in our belief that each team member has an equal responsibility to mold and uphold our culture.
project44 is an equal opportunity employer seeking to enrich our work environment by creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves, we would love to review your application!
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