Senior Accountant - CJ Logistics America

CJ Logistics provides integrated supply chain services for customers around the world, maximizing customer value through continuous improvement and innovation. Aspiring to be The Global SCM Innovator, we deliver integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land.

Senior Accountant

Brief Description: 

Are you passionate about Accounting? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a global company? We need people like you to help us hire the best in the business and we're excited to have you join us in this significant role to ensure we continue to build a diverse and engaged workforce! Come be part of something special at CJ Logistics America!

Position Responsibilities

Our Accounting and Finance team is at the forefront of shaping strategic decisions across the company. As a member of the team, the Senior Accountant contributes to the company's success by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills, problem-solving skills, thorough knowledge of accounting principles, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.

This role is located at our Corporate Office in Des Plaines, IL, and requires that candidates adhere to a hybrid work arrangement (4 days on-site and 1 day remote).  Candidates must live within a commutable distance of the corporate office.  This is not a remote position

Salary Range - $86,010-$105,000  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Record monthly journal entries and review P&L for completeness. Work with business unit partners in multiple locations in the reporting and analysis of financial statement results including explaining monthly variances by business unit.
• Lead the month-end closing process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation, internal rent, and pooled cost allocations entries.
• Prepare supporting tax schedules for income and property tax returns.
• Reconcile and ensure that M1 fixed assets are billed in a timely fashion by working collaboratively with other teams.
• Complete monthly and quarterly reporting to headquarters.
• Assist with monthly intercompany elimination entries and intercompany reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile construction in process activity.
• Work with the tax department and outside firms on property tax returns and payments.
• Initiate all building and car lease payments.
• Post all leasing entries, maintain lease schedules, and roll forwards.
• Responsible for deferred revenue and expense accounting for startups.
• Audit accounts payable batches to ensure the accuracy of coding, authorization, and amount.
• Complete monthly balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved promptly.
• Support and participate in interim and annual audits by updating pre-existing schedules, completing analysis for ad-hoc requests, and responding to requests from auditors.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

• Job Qualifications- Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Five plus years of progressive experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel including Vlookups and Pivot tables.
• ERP experience is required and SAP experience is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process.

Pay, Benefits, and More

• Salary range - $86,010-$105,000
• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and MORE!
• Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
• Opportunity to drive significant changes in Talent Acquisition with an ability to make an impact across the organization
• Open-door work environment
• High-Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
• Opportunities for advancement!

CJ Logistics About Statement: 
 
CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL), and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North American region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. 
 
CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. 
 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.