Ensure accuracy and completeness of timely accounting information, analysis and reporting following with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures Accurately and efficiently maintain the general ledger accounts; analyze, understand and interpret trends and variances and explain fluctuations Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting closes for areas of functional responsibility Support external audit, internal audit and SOX compliance Complet... more details
What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Accountant at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
2 years of accounting or financial reporting experience
Solid math aptitude
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
CPA certification
3 or more years of accounting or financial reporting experience, preferably with a Big Four accounting firm
1 year of experience working in a medium to large, multinational company, preferably with Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management tools (HFM, Hyperion Essbase or other financial reporting/consolidation software)
Solid ability to understand and research large amounts of data from multiple sources
About the Senior Accountant job
Pay, benefits and more:
Competitive compensation package
Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
Life and disability insurance
Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
10 paid company holidays
401(k) option with company match
Education assistance
Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Ensure accuracy and completeness of timely accounting information, analysis and reporting following with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures
Accurately and efficiently maintain the general ledger accounts; analyze, understand and interpret trends and variances and explain fluctuations
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting closes for areas of functional responsibility
Support external audit, internal audit and SOX compliance
Complete and oversee monthly reconciliations of corporate-managed self-insurance reserves, Concur corporate card program accrual and reconciliation and intercompany accounts
Complete and oversee monthly shared service allocations
Support the preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical analysis data for areas of responsibility
Complete respective SOX controls and related testing procedures
Ad hoc analysis and process improvement projects
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
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