What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Accounting Associate position at Langham Logistics, Inc?
The Senior Accounting Associate contributes to meeting Langham’s pursuit of exceptional customer service, both internally and externally, quality, process improvement, and profitability. This is achieved by assisting the Senior Accounting Manager with various accounting functions that include actively participating in month-end and year-end close processes, completion of monthly Balance Sheet Account Analysis, assisting with annual financial audits, maintaining fixed assets and associated depreciation, monitoring prepaid expenses, and reconciling capital and operating lease balances.
The Senior Accounting Associate will also review and analyze processes for improvements within the department. While various responsibilities, activities, and tasks performed in the accounting department are assigned to specific individuals, daily responsibilities may shift from time to time as requested by the Senior Accounting Manager. The ability to work within a team environment is critical.
Key Outcomes Expected
- Ensure all journal entries are properly supported, reviewed, and posted within close deadlines, maintaining compliance with internal controls and GAAP
- Actively participate in the month-end year end close processes ensuring timely completion.
- Prepare and maintain clean, audit-ready balance sheet reconciliations with clear documentation, aging, explanations, and follow-up on open items.
- Partner with AP, AR, Payroll, FP&A, and Operations to validate transactions, resolve discrepancies, and improve data accuracy between teams.
- Assist with financial statement preparation by providing support schedules and flux analysis.
- Prepare and provide statements/reports as requested during internal and external audits.
- Record and report fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation monthly.
- Monitor purchases for prepayments and amortize accordingly.
- Record lease payments, including the interest portion thereof, and reconciling balances to lease schedules monthly.
- Demonstrate accountability for assigned areas, proactively managing deadlines, priorities, and follow-up items.
- Support training and onboarding of new accounting team members or cross-trained roles.
- Leverage Acumatica, Velixo, and related systems to drive data integrity, improve automation, and ensure efficient reporting.
- Assist with system enhancements, testing, and data validation for ERP improvements or new module rollouts.
- Perform other accounting duties to support the team as required or assigned.
Critical Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrates the following:
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP
- Advanced knowledge of accounting systems such as Acumatica or similar
- Effective financial analysis skills, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate in a timely, professional, and effective manner with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive in anticipating and alerting others to potential issues or risks in projects or processes.
- Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office systems
- Upholds the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Has the ability to:
- Read, interpret, and prepare accurate financial statements and support reports.
- Gather, evaluate, and synthesize data to develop well-supported conclusions.
- Prioritize, multitask, and manage competing requests while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Deliver exceptional customer service with professionalism and effective conflict resolution skills.
- Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Train, support, and guide staff on accounting processes, procedures and best practices.
- Take initiative, operate with sound judgment, and perform effectively with minimal supervision
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
- At least 5 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience
- Previous transportation experience preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to work proficiently with computers and other office equipment. Will sit at workstation 90% of time. Work is performed in an office environment.
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Langham reserves the right to modify job descriptions and expectations as business demands evolve.
