What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Purolator Inc.?
Working at Purolator International is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company. Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn.
When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.
Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.
Description
The Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Financial Analysis Manager, ensuring the accuracy of the financial data being reported is in accordance with general accounting rules and standards. This position maintains financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepares and analyzes budgets; and performs general bookkeeping.
Responsibilities
Purolator International values diverse perspective and life experiences. Purolator International encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Candidates applying will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Purolator International participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program www.e-verify.gov.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the Company’s lawful preemployment checks, which may include background and reference checks, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.
Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.
- Medical & Prescription Drugs (80% premium paid by Employer)
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
- Dental and Vision plans
- Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans
- Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)
- Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off Including: 15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program
- 100% subsidized pay Military/Reserves Leave Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Program
- Identify Theft Protection Discount Program
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Description
The Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Financial Analysis Manager, ensuring the accuracy of the financial data being reported is in accordance with general accounting rules and standards. This position maintains financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepares and analyzes budgets; and performs general bookkeeping.
Responsibilities
- Manage revenue database systems
- Prepare and distribute weekly revenue reports and provide support to the sales team.
- Perform weekly revenue reconciliations.
- Weekly revenue analysis, metric reporting and commentary to support the weeks’ revenue results.
- Prepare and distribute monthly revenue and expense reports to field.
- Prepare revenue, indirect expense accruals and other journal entries.
- SAP general ledger expense analysis.
- Assist in month-end closing processes.
- Provide support to senior management via monthly meetings to review their expenses for accuracy.
- Support and assist Procurement department.
- Adhoc revenue and expense reporting where needed.
- Generate PowerPoint presentations as needed.
- Assist in special projects and adhoc requests as needed.
- Carry out other duties as appropriate and as assigned by his/her Manager.
- College Degree with Accounting major and/or 3-5 Accountant experience
- 3-5 years Accountant Experience
- Transportation / Logistics industry experience a plus
- Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables and v-lookups) and Access
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced/demanding environment
- Strong computer & analytical skills
- Candidate should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Purolator International values diverse perspective and life experiences. Purolator International encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Candidates applying will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Purolator International participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program www.e-verify.gov.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the Company’s lawful preemployment checks, which may include background and reference checks, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
Salary : $65,906 - $79,912