C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver accurate, relevant, and timely financial information to our stakeholders. In this role, you will manage general ledger accounts, lead key departmental projects, and ensure excellence in financial reporting and analysis. The Senior Accountant position demands effective communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and a solution-oriented approach to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement in accounting operations. If you are committed to best practices and are ready to drive impactful financial strategies, we encourage you to apply today and join our team!
At C.H. Robinson, we're firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site two days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work three days a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.
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The deadline for internal applications is Friday, November 8th, by the end of the day.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ownership of reviewing and validating the global accounts receivable balance
- Review and validation of consolidated financial results
- Apply accounting principles and policies, staying updated with changes in regulations
- Analyze revenues and expenses, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of variances
- Prepare and review account reconciliations during month-end closing
- Generate complex journal entries for monthly financial statement close
- Document, monitor, and execute internal controls to ensure compliance
- Assist with external audit requests and coordinate with other departments on accounting matters
- Analyze accounting procedures, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
- Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial documents
- Assist with completion of quarterly and annual regulatory filings
- Lead team meetings, working sessions, and project-based check-ins
- Coach and support junior team members to enhance their skills and performance
- Proactively take on additional responsibilities as workflows are optimized and automated
- Address escalated queries from stakeholders and provide strategic solutions
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Preferred:
- Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud and other cloud-based Oracle solutions
- Experience with business process optimization in an accounting environment
- CPA, CMA, or relevant professional certification (active or inactive, from any jurisdiction)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Accountability to protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives while taking accountability for work product
- Ability to work within a team and liaise well across departments and functions
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
- Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
- Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid and floating holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- 401(k) with 6% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTUREpage.
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.