Familiarity with international accounting standards
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
Administer the global accounting consolidating system
Support external auditors and tax preparers as needed
Prepare validation files for international entities
Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes
Research technical accounting literature for compliance
Collaborate with departments to analyze monthly financial performance
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a global environment
Collaborative team culture across multiple countries
Exposure to international accounting practices
Potential for professional development and process improvement initiatives
Flexible work arrangements may be available
Full Job Description
Overview The Staff Accountant will concentrate on month-end close activities, reconciliations, and consolidations. Additionally, this role will support the international accounting, validations, and the global consolidation system. The position involves close collaboration with accounting and finance personnel across multiple countries, as well as several department heads.
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly activities including journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements and schedules
Assist with administering the global accounting consolidating system
Provide support to external auditors and tax preparers as requested
Prepare monthly validation files for multiple international entities
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement on existing accounting processes in order to help develop greater department efficiencies
Research technical accounting literature to ensure proper accounting treatment is followed
Partner with multiple departments and operating stations to help them understand their monthly financial performance
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
The wage range for this position is $73,660-$110,500 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Qualifications
Education• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Experience• 2+ years in an accounting role (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Office suite High
About AIT Worldwide Logistics
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full-service transportation management provider. Key services include domestic and international airfreight, ocean freight, truckload shipping, LTL shipping, intermodal, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain consulting. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. AIT has a global network of offices and partners, with operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, government, healthcare, industrial, life sciences, retail, and technology.
