Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting activities in accordance with general accepted accounting principles and standards to control the organization’s financial resources and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations, laws and reporting requirements. Executes monthly close for individual business lines within the OmniTRAX organization; identifies process improvements to ensure more efficient and effective performance of accounting functions. This role may participate in consolidation and year end reporting activities.

The Staff Accountant demonstrates and adheres to the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect, and teamwork to ensure a successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

• Perform general accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: calculate, prepare and enter various month-end closing entries; maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; perform and account analysis; coordinate inventory cycle counts and inventory adjustments ; and other activities as assigned
• Participate in reporting, balance sheet reviews and fluctuation analysis
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Assist with research, analysis and documentation of technical accounting issues, as needed
• Collaborate with team members and other departments on systems and process improvements; identify and recommend process improvement opportunities
• Participate in development and implementation of new processes, procedures, policies and controls

• Stay apprised of current accounting rules and regulations
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

• None

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong relationship builder with internal employees and external business associates conducted in a professional manner
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; knowledge of methods and techniques of financial analysis and research
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Prioritize work and multi-task effectively to meet deadlines and business objectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, customers, and business associates
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel
• Professional integrity and accountability
• Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment

• None

• One year accounting experience with general ledger and preparing journal entries
• Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil and Gas industries
• MBA or equivalent
• Net Suite experience or other large ERP software
• Public Accounting experience

• CPA

• Work in a climate-controlled office and routinely use standard office equipment

• Minimal, as business requires

• Exact starting salary is determined by merit; seniority; geographic location; education, training, and/or experience related to job duties and responsibilities
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt, Not Eligible for Overtime
• Eligible for Participation - Annual Discretionary Bonus

Physical Requirements

% of Work Time

Remain in a seated position

80%

Speak and hear clearly

100%

Lift office products and supplies, up to 20 lbs.

10%

Stoop, kneel, bend and reach

10%

Dexterity to write and manipulate keyboard and mouse