Corporate Accounting Manager - Truckstop
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
At Truckstop, we have transformed the entire freight-moving lifecycle with our SaaS solutions. From freight matching to payments and everything in between, we are the trusted partner for carriers, brokers, and shippers alike. We lead this industry forward with our One Team mindset committing to principles such as assume positive intent, have each other's back, and be your authentic self. Our drive for greatness produces high expectations, yet our regard for humans is even higher. Join a team of brilliant minds and generous hearts who care deeply about other's success.
Position Summary:
The Corporate Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the company's monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, doing technical accounting research on any new products and transactions, creating monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, working with FP&A on financial reporting and forecasting needs, supporting annual audit and tax provision process, assisting in state and federal tax filing processes, and assisting in system implementations and process improvements.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead and manage a team of 2-3 accountants in a manner that promotes teamwork, encourages collaboration, and embraces the idea of continuous improvement. Create a satisfying work environment where team members can thrive.
- Contribute to the development of a system of internal controls that safeguard the Company's assets and ensure the completeness and accuracy of the Company's financial statements
- Monitor and adjust the workload and business processes used by team members to maximize efficiency, employ checks and balances and leverage new technology and capabilities. Continuously strive for improvement and automation where necessary. Identify opportunities to automate and streamline routine activities in an effort to run the organization more effectively as the company scales
- Perform accounting research on new products or unusual transactions
- Assist in the production of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages and presentation of results to Finance leadership. Support other managerial and ad hoc reporting requests as needed. Assist FP&A with forecasting
- Provide support to external auditors and tax representatives to ensure deadlines are met and requests are fulfilled in a timely manner. Actively participate in facilitating the annual financial audit including preparing and compiling PBCs and responding to auditor requests and questions. Prepare draft financial footnotes
- Assist in sales tax filings through Avalara, and work with the Company's tax consulting firm for state and federal tax filings and annual provision calculation.
- Support ad-hoc projects as needed and other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- A minimum of seven or more years of progressive accounting experience
- A minimum of three years of managerial experience with the ability to motivate, train and develop a staff in a team environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, practices, and procedures
- CPA required, ideally with experience in a Big 4 company
- Experience in Sage Intacct, Coupa and/or Avalara a plus
At Truckstop we are dedicated to creating a workplace that is equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for a yearly bonus. Final salary is based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, education/training, certifications, key skills, experience, internal peer equity as well as business considerations.
The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not include other related occasional work that may be assigned or is completed by the employee.
Truckstop provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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