Senior Accountant

1801 Technology Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA

Join the team as our new Senior Accountant.

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (Odyssey) is a global logistics provider. Our adaptive approach to solving modern logistics challenges differentiates us in the markets we serve. Odyssey’s specialized multimodal expertise is the strategic foundation that provides clients with a full-service offering across our four operating divisions including intermodal, freight forwarding, transport & warehousing, and managed services.

Odyssey’s multimodal services offer cost-effective, end-to-end freight solutions equipped to deliver on evolving customer requirements. Combined, Odyssey delivers innovative, high-value logistics services & technology solutions to support diverse customer requirements. In addition to being certified by the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care partner company, we consistently exceed customer expectations by integrating analytics, carrier relationships, specialized assets, sustainability strategies, and deep international expertise.

Our unique approach ensures that customer shipments keep moving at full speed, even in the face of ever-changing market headwinds.

Based in vibrant Chesterton, IN, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high-profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!

The position of Senior Accountant will have primary responsibility to perform time-sensitive activities supporting the monthly financial close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting and analysis in a fast-paced business setting.

• Daily cash management – reconciling bank statement lines to system transactions
• Daily cash journal entries per the monthly close checklist
• Recording and monitoring fixed asset activity
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of journal entries per the monthly close checklist
• Cross train and serve as backup for other accounting positions as needed
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance filings as assigned
• Assist with analysis and reporting tasks as needed
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Three to five years of previous relevant experience in an accounting position is required.
• Previous experience creating accounting departmental processes is preferred.
• Experience working with tight deadlines is required.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Oracle finance platform a plus.
• Previous experience in transportation and logistics a plus.

The role is a hybrid in-office position based in Chesterton, IN.

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.