What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Staff Accountant position at BDP International?
About PSA BDP:
PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.
We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.
We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.
PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.
Staff Accountant
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant position spans the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes for our North American subsidiaries. This role is responsible for ensuring data integrity, driving accurate financial reporting, maintaining intercompany transactions, and ensuring strict compliance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and experience navigating multi-entity corporate structures.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
- Execute full cycle monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes for our North American subsidiaries.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger with high accuracy.
- Generate monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Perform profit and loss (P&L) variance analyses to explain financial fluctuations.
- Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure audit readiness.
Intercompany & Treasury
- Manage the creation, distribution, and reconciliation of intercompany invoices.
- Track and account for intercompany loans receivable and payable across entities.
Audit & Compliance
- Facilitate external audits by preparing required schedules, workflows, and documentation.
- Enforce strict compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial data integrity.
Analytics & Advisory
- Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and data modeling to support strategic business decisions.
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting workflows.