What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.?
Universal Logistics Holdings is a full-service provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions. We provide services including dry van and specialized transportation, intermodal drayage, material handling and value-added services, and global trade management.
This position is fully onsite Monday through Friday in Warren, MI.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate daily with managers and leaders while reporting to the Segment Group Controller.
- Prepare monthly financial packages for subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage monthly financial reporting, including account reconciliations and detailed financial analysis.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities to support strategic decision-making.
- Support external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX and company policies.
- Understand a cost model that lives within multiple systems
What We’re Looking For:
Professional Experience:
- Proven experience with a robust internal control environment.
- 2-5 years of general ledger and financial reporting experience, preferably in a multi-entity and multi-location organization.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP principles.
- Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience working with multiple ERP and accounting systems is highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
- A proactive mindset with a strong sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to present financial information clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- A collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay with reviews for advancement
- Benefits including major medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more!
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000