Role Overview
This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting the organization's accounting operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). The position is responsible for managing month-end close activities, preparing financial statements, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with US GAAP, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Reporting
- Assist with monthly close activities, ensuring all entries are accurate, timely, and compliant with US GAAP
- Prepare finalized financial statements and save them in designated reporting folders
- Perform monthly variance analysis against budget and prior periods, identifying accrual requirements
- Support the preparation of reporting packages and schedules for leadership review
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
- Ensure reconciliations tie to the general ledger and financial statements
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
Journal Entries & Accruals
- Prepare and post recurring monthly journal entries (payroll, credit cards, banking, etc.)
- Record revenue, expense, and margin accruals in accordance with US GAAP
- Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation for all journal entries
Intercompany Transactions
- Reconcile intercompany balances and support elimination entries
- Prepare intercompany billing invoices for shared services and allocations
- Ensure intercompany transactions are accurately reflected in financial statements
Fixed Asset Management
- Maintain fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
- Post monthly depreciation and reconcile balances to the general ledger
Audit Support
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for interim and year-end audits
- Respond to audit requests accurately and within established timelines
- Coordinate with leadership and external auditors to resolve outstanding audit items
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Mandatory experience working with US GAAP in a professional accounting environment
- Strong understanding of month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
- Experience preparing financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- High attention to detail with excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics
Sage Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
