Accountant

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Aid in the development and communication of the monthly freight expense review.  Build strong review and actual per-unit trend reporting.

• Analyze and communicate monthly operational expense reporting

• Aid in pool reporting as backup on monthly reporting, contractual matters, and annual reconciliation

• Prepare and report on quarterly and semi-annual intercompany transactions in accordance with contractual agreements

• Assist service centers with expense review, accruals, and other reporting

• Review internal processes to ensure financial/reporting accuracy and integrity

• Review and monitor monthly balance sheet reconciliations, track outstanding items, and lead monthly balance sheet reviews

• Assist in preparation and reporting for the year-end financial audit

• Assisting in other Finance department activities

Measures

• Work exhibits a high degree of accuracy and work ethic

• Ability to organize and communicate

• Successfully meeting deadlines

• Providing input for process improvements

Authority/ Decision Making          

This position has general authority/decision-making but may guide other stakeholders relating to the finance department processes.

Challenges

Working with individual, department, and organizational deadlines.

Key Contacts

Internal

This position will need to work closely with members of Sr. Mgmt., Svc Centers, and Finance staff, and all other areas of the business.

External

This position will be required to work with outsource partners such as auditors, consultants, vendors, and other external parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience

• 5+ years of previous accountant-level experience required

• Strong process review and documentation background

• Previous experience working in a corporate environment

• Advanced proficiency with Excel required

• Proficiency with SAP strongly desired

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and constraints

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Flexible and resourceful

• Computer literacy required, including proficiency in standard business applications included in the Microsoft Office Suite

This is a hybrid role that combines remote and in-office work. Employees are expected to be on-site 2–3 days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits starting on the 1st of the month after hire.

• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

• Annual bonus and merit increase potential.

• A collaborative environment with leadership development opportunities.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.