Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your accounting expertise within the dynamic freight forwarding industry, with a competitive hourly rate of $25-$27. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical skills, a detail-oriented approach, and a desire to partner closely with operations teams to ensure financial accuracy. Don't miss out on the chance to contribute to a reputable company and enhance your career.
Quick Overview
Salary
$25 - $27/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Irvine, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableERPCost AccountingFinancial ReportingMicrosoft OfficeReconciliationSAP
Job Description
Freight Forwarding Accounting Analyst
Location: Irvine, CA
Contract: 6+ Month
Schedule: 1st Shift
Job Description:
We are seeking an Accounting Analyst to support the financial operations of a Freight Forwarding business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate revenue and cost accounting, supporting month-end close, analyzing accruals, and partnering closely with freight forwarding operations teams.
The ideal candidate has a background in accounting or finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with detailed financial and operational data. Experience within freight forwarding, transportation, logistics, or a related industry is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports, including revenue and cost analysis.
- Support daily transactional accounting activities for freight forwarding operations.
- Assist with daily and month-end closing processes.
- Analyze financial data and determine appropriate revenue and cost accruals.
- Validate revenue and cost accruals against Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable records.
- Reconcile accrued revenue and costs against actual invoices following month-end close.
- Investigate outstanding balance sheet accruals and reconcile discrepancies with revenue and cost accounts.
- Support AR/AP processes and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Assist with the establishment and maintenance of SOX controls.
- Support quarterly and annual audit activities.
- Partner with operations and accounting teams to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience:
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 12 years of direct accounting/finance experience required; 25 years preferred.
- Accounting and finance experience required.
- Strong PC skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database management systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- SAP or other ERP system experience preferred.
- Accounting knowledge and experience strongly preferred.
- Preferred Background
- Candidates with experience supporting freight forwarding, transportation, logistics, or supply chain accounting are highly encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with revenue/cost accruals, AR/AP reconciliation, month-end close, financial reporting, and SOX controls will be particularly valuabl
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bilingual in Korean and English required
- 12+ years of accounting or finance experience
- Experience with revenue/cost accounting, accruals, AR/AP, reconciliations, or month-end close
- Strong Excel and overall Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- SAP or other ERP experience preferred
- Freight forwarding, transportation, or logistics industry experience highly preferred
Pay Transparency: "The expected pay range for this position is $25.00–$27.00 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, 401(k) without employer match. Paid Sick leave is provided based on state or local laws."
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