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About World Group:
World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.
We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!
World Group is always looking for unparalleled, creative and strategic talent to join our rapidly growing business and family of brands which offer a variety of Global Logistics solutions. Whether you’re an industry expert or a specialist your field looking to make an impact with passion + out-of-the-box thinking…we want to hear from you! Check out our website to learn more about our brands, get to know our workplace culture and browse open roles!
World Group - Our Culture - YouTube
www.worldgrouplogistics.com
About This Role:
World Group is currently looking for a detail oriented person to join our family as a Senior Accountant for our growing corporate headquarters in Rocky River, Ohio!
The Sr. Accountant is responsible for playing a lead role in the accounting department and assisting the Accounting Manager in managing different aspects of the financial reporting and month-end close process as well as developing members of the accounting team. This position will also work closely with the Accounting Manager and the rest of the accounting department to ensure the financial data is accurate and is communicated effectively to the leadership team. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage multiple miscellaneous tax filing requirements in various jurisdictions/divisions
Play a lead role in preparing monthly financial statements
Prepare and record journal entries for accurate financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP)
Maintain detailed reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Prepare documentation and complete requests for auditors
Provide monthly analysis reports for management and the leadership team
Implement appropriate processes to provide sound financial controls
Maintain fixed asset and lease records for the Company’s various divisions
Prepare credit applications for new and existing vendors
Participate in various ad hoc finance and accounting related projects
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
CPA license preferred
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry, including tax experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts
Problem solving and research skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt
Ability to learn multiple computer systems including, but not limited to: Sage MAS 500, CargoWise, Synapse, Trinium, Depot Systems, McLeod, DocStar, and BI360
Strong typing and computer skills especially in Microsoft Excel and the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to talk and hear
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to perform desk-based tasks
Working Conditions:
Normal office working conditions with low noise level in an open environment
Benefits/Perks:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive Benefits package:
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Financial planning
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
Paid Time Off
Flexible work arrangements
Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
Tuition assistance
Bonus Eligibility
World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.
We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!
World Group is always looking for unparalleled, creative and strategic talent to join our rapidly growing business and family of brands which offer a variety of Global Logistics solutions. Whether you’re an industry expert or a specialist your field looking to make an impact with passion + out-of-the-box thinking…we want to hear from you! Check out our website to learn more about our brands, get to know our workplace culture and browse open roles!
World Group - Our Culture - YouTube
www.worldgrouplogistics.com
About This Role:
World Group is currently looking for a detail oriented person to join our family as a Senior Accountant for our growing corporate headquarters in Rocky River, Ohio!
The Sr. Accountant is responsible for playing a lead role in the accounting department and assisting the Accounting Manager in managing different aspects of the financial reporting and month-end close process as well as developing members of the accounting team. This position will also work closely with the Accounting Manager and the rest of the accounting department to ensure the financial data is accurate and is communicated effectively to the leadership team. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage multiple miscellaneous tax filing requirements in various jurisdictions/divisions
Play a lead role in preparing monthly financial statements
Prepare and record journal entries for accurate financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP)
Maintain detailed reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Prepare documentation and complete requests for auditors
Provide monthly analysis reports for management and the leadership team
Implement appropriate processes to provide sound financial controls
Maintain fixed asset and lease records for the Company’s various divisions
Prepare credit applications for new and existing vendors
Participate in various ad hoc finance and accounting related projects
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
CPA license preferred
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry, including tax experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts
Problem solving and research skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt
Ability to learn multiple computer systems including, but not limited to: Sage MAS 500, CargoWise, Synapse, Trinium, Depot Systems, McLeod, DocStar, and BI360
Strong typing and computer skills especially in Microsoft Excel and the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to talk and hear
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to perform desk-based tasks
Working Conditions:
Normal office working conditions with low noise level in an open environment
Benefits/Perks:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive Benefits package:
Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Financial planning
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
Paid Time Off
Flexible work arrangements
Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
Tuition assistance
Bonus Eligibility