Staff Accountant

Company Description

TA Services has been the premier integrated solutions provider for Freight Brokerage, Managed Transportation, Warehouse and Fulfillment, and Cross Border Logistics needs since 1986.

Company culture is intentional here at TA Services and our core values help guide us in the cultivation of that culture. We know how important it is to join a company where you feel valued and are given opportunities for advancement. That is why we give everyone the tools and training to reach their full potential! If you think TA Services could be a home for you, take a look at our five core values to check if your values align with ours:

People First

• Our people come first. We take pride in working together to create sustainable relationships.

Service

• Service is at the core of what we do and who we are. We are honest in our approach, genuine in our care, and thoughtful in our execution.

Safety

• Not silent nor second. Safety is engrained in our people, processes, and daily operations.

Results

• We create value-driven solutions that deliver extraordinary results.

Innovation

• Continuously adapting, we encourage great ideas to create solutions that matter.

Job Description

Located in downtown Indianapolis, the Staff Accountant reports to the Assistant Controller and is responsible for assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities. The Staff Accountant will prepare monthly accounting reconciliations with supporting journal entries and schedules, as well as providing support to external audit requests. The Staff Accountant will also assist with compiling financial reports in connection with various analytical procedures, in addition to the month end close responsibilities. The Staff Accountant will backup and provide support to the Payroll & Payables Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure compliance with GAAP.

• Ensure monthly closing duties are performed by their deadlines, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.

• Prepare supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule.

• Analyze financial results and perform variance analysis at consolidated level and individual business units.

• Perform budget vs. actual analysis.

• Help prepare the distribution of monthly & annual financial statements.

• Assist the Corporate Accounting team in various projects which help better assess financial information.

• Assist and provide accurate supporting documentation for external audit(s) & associated tax returns.

• Partner with other departments in the financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting process.

• Assist the Corporate Accounting team with monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations (Blackline)

• Organize and prepare property tax renditions, business licenses, etc. as well as ensure that all property taxes, business licenses are scheduled and paid on a timely basis.

• Work with Payables Specialist to review and code all weekly Concur expense reports.

• Help reconcile fixed asset listings within Lease Complete software system.

• Provide backup to the Payroll & Payables Specialist by processing weekly payroll and invoices as needed.

• Identify efficiencies and opportunities for process improvement.

• Assist in building internal controls.

• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• 1-3 years' experience in accounting related role.

• Understanding of accounting principles and current financial legislation.

• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Creative strategic thinker able to meaningfully contribute to the development of the company's short and long-term strategy.

• Strong excel skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.