Staff Accountant
Day in the Life: Staff Accountant
We are excited to invite a new Team Member to join our Finance team! In this entry-level role, you'll have the opportunity to support our team by reviewing assigned General Ledger (GL) accounts and preparing journal entries with the guidance of our experienced staff. You'll also assist with monthly reconciliations, variance analysis, and the filing of miscellaneous taxes. This position is a fantastic way to build a strong foundation in core accounting functions and set yourself up for growth into an Accountant role.
This role is rooted in our Company’s Core Values:
- Personal.Service.Excellence. We share a passion for serving others and take extreme ownership of creating the best possible experience.
- Make it Happen. With integrity, we are persistent in overcoming obstacles and delivering beyond expectations.
- We Not Me. Through listening and collaboration, we selflessly solve problems to create success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with month-end close processes, completing assigned close tasks accurately and on schedule
- Prepare and record journal entries for assigned GL accounts, for review and approval by senior staff
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and complete basic account analysis
- Research account discrepancies and recommend corrections to senior staff
- Prepare and post recurring monthly accruals; assist with quarterly and annual accruals
- Maintain organized supporting documentation for journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
- Prepare summaries of findings to be reviewed by senior staff
- Support year-end financial audits, including gathering requested schedules and documentation
- Assist in preparing and filing Sales/Use, Gross Receipt, and other miscellaneous taxes
- Participates in special projects and handles all other assigned duties as required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree with major in Accounting or Finance
- 2-3 years of accounting experience
- Understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP), including debits/credits, accruals, and reconciliations
- Familiarity with accounting software, such as NetSuite or SAP
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables) and other computer software and applications
- Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and apply feedback from senior team members
- Strong attention to detail; accuracy is paramount
- Ability to remain calm and focused with prioritizing requests from multiple sources
- Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality of team member and company information
- Ability to communicate clearly and precisely when relaying technical accounting and finance information
- Ability to travel (minimal, < 10%)
- Commitment to living Company Core Values.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This job operates in a physical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands, arms and fingers to handle and lift objects up to 10 pounds.
REMOTE ELIGIBILITY: Hybrid
3 Days in the office - Seaford, DE
ADDRESS: 50 Fallon Ave, Seaford, DE 19973
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be required. Team Members will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as requested.
EEO STATEMENT:
Trinity Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Team Members and applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any status which is protected by state or federal law.
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- This position is a hybrid role to our Seaford, DE office. Are you able to commute to the office?
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- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Have you worked for Burris Logistics, Honor Foods, Trinity Logistics, Sunny Morning Foods, or R.W. Zant in the past?
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