Job Description

The Senior Accountant role proactively delivers accurate, relevant, and timely financial information to C.H. Robinson\xe2\x80\x99s various stakeholders. They will assist with the financial reporting process, perform financial analysis, and play a critical role in the preparation of monthly financial statements. They will also be responsible for general ledger accounts and will take ownership of assigned departmental focus areas and/or projects. This role demands effective communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a solution-oriented approach to tackle roadblocks and ensure operational excellence and a commitment to best practice. The Senior Accountant continuously improves accounting operations while maintaining effective internal controls. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides coaching and support to less experienced team members
• Understands and is able to apply accounting principles and policies and stays up to date with changes
• Prepares and reviews account reconciliations in month end closing process
• Prepares complex journal entries for the monthly financial statement close
• Analyzes revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis and report on variances
• Proactively seeks additional responsibilities as existing workload is optimized and automated away
• Supports, documents, monitors, and executes internal control
• Assists with external audit requests
• Coordinates accounting matters with other departments
• Initiates, organizes, and leads team meetings, working sessions, and project-based check-ins
• Responds to escalated and complex queries from various stakeholders, and advises on solutions
• Prepares reports such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents that project the organization\'s financial position
• Prepares monthly financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly financial statement close schedule
• Analyzes accounting procedures, processes, and tasks, recommending and executing improvements with the aim of reducing redundancy, building efficiency, and increasing productivity, while ensuring compliance with company financial policies
• Assists with completion of quarterly and annual regulatory filings
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS Required:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Site Specific: Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud and other cloud-based Oracle solutions
• Experience with MS Access and SQL
• Experience with business process optimization in an accounting environment
• CPA, CMA, or relevant professional certification (active or inactive, from any jurisdiction)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Accountability to protect organization\'s value by keeping information confidential
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives while taking accountability for work product
• Ability to work within a team and liaise well across departments and functions
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Your Health, Wealth, and Self Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Group Mediclaim Policy (GMC)
• Group Personal Accident (GPA) policy
• Covid-19 related coverage and reimbursement
• Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
• Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance Plan for employees
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Investment Declaration & Flexi Benefit Plan
• Variable Pay based on position
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid Privilege, Casual and Sick Leaves
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves
• Paid Compassionate Leaves
• Paid Public Holidays
• Paid time off to vote
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Wedding Allowance
• Special Mobility Assistance
• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement C.H. Robinson recognizes the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we may invite you to complete the voluntary self-identification. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment, Any information provided will be kept confidential, and separate from your employment application. This information may be used for diversity reporting purposes in accordance with applicable local law.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

Standing out among the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. For 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world\xe2\x80\x99s economy. With 20 million shipments annually for 100,000 customers, and millions of dollars contributed to support causes that matter to us, our people and technology literally move the world. As a FORTUNE 200 company, FORTUNE has also named C.H. Robinson one of the World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Admired Companies 2022. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn\xe2\x80\x99s Top Companies in Minneapolis-St. Paul 2021. And we\xe2\x80\x99re not stopping there\xe2\x80\xa6 Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.