Staff Accountant

AMPORTS has been a leader in the global automotive service industry for over 60 years. With multiple locations in the United States and Mexico, AMPORTS is one of the largest auto processors in North America. We believe in a perpetual commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Our purpose at AMPORTS is to leverage our port and terminal infrastructure, creating capacity, value, and supply chain solutions for finished vehicles. We take pride in providing service to our customers that is matched by no other. We know how to work hard, play hard, and recognize success. We want to welcome go-getters that are motivated to focus on pooling resources, knowledge and skills to get the job done.

Summary/Objective

Responsible for supporting Business Unit Controllers and the Corporate Controller with managing accounting functions including general ledger, month-end close, treasury process.

Essential Functions

• Prepare journal entries and analyze monthly accruals, deferrals and reclassifications in accordance with US GAAP
• Support month-end close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and investigate reconciling items to resolution
• Assist with P&L reviews, including variance analysis versus budget and prior periods
• Partner with the Operations and Commercial team to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions and operational activities
• Perform lease analysis on an as needed basis under ASC 842
• Review and approve purchase orders
• Maintain fixed asset schedules including asset additions, disposal, transfers and depreciation
• Maintain daily reconciliation of cash activity in the bank vs recorded in NS general ledger.
• Serve as a back-up for financial reporting
• Support for external audits and internal reviews
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP
• Support for the budget process

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or Finance with strong accounting focus)
• 2-4 years of experience (Public Accounting/Big 4 experience preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced proficiency in excel (pivot tables, lookup, data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail.
• CPA or CPA eligible
• Familiarity with Net Suite (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the "big picture"
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to support ad hoc projects and evolving business needs
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with non-finance partners
• Proactive, process-improvement mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

Well-lighted, heated, and/or air-conditioned indoor office

Physical Demands

Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature. Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the office.

Travel

Up to 20% travel may occur.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting (or Finance with strong accounting focus) and 2-4 years of experience (Public Accounting/Big 4 experience preferred)

Preferred Education and Experience

CPA license (certified public accountant).

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

Other Duties

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.

Amports is an equal opportunity employer and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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