Accountant at SALSON LOGISTICS INC – NEWARK, New Jersey

We are hiring an Accountant to join our team in Newark, NJ. As an Accountant, you will perform various accounting and analytical functions in order to assist in the preparation of the month, quarter and year-end financial statements. You will also assist in managing the accounting team in Newark.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Mentor and assist with managing accounting staff

Prepare monthly journal entries and accruals that include Payroll

Prepare and provide various analysis for internal management

Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations

Analyze financial data

Own Fixed Asset accounting that includes monthly depreciation, CAPEX and FA roll-forward monthly reporting

Maintain leases in Lease Query in compliance with ASC 842 lease accounting that includes journal entries and reconciliations

Publish the monthly draft P&Ls to all the General Managers

Monthly calculations of Teamsters Pension and Union Dues

Prepare weekly Independent Contractor settlement payments

File annual business property tax statements

Serve as back up for the AP Lead

Serve as back up for the AR Lead

Assist with external audit requests

Prepare and maintain accounting and internal control documentation

Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics

3+ years of experience as an Accountant or similar role in a corporate environment

Strong tax knowledge preferred

Superior Excel skills, Dynamics Great Plains Software, Lease Query SW are required

Excellent communication skills

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data environment

Ability to work independently and meet sales targets

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with employees at other locations

Strong organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Attention to detail