Senior Accountant (Voyage Accounting)

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Position Title:  Senior Accountant (Voyage Accounting)

Reports To: Accounting Manager  

Schedule: Monday through Friday and additional as required/ requested

Location:  Houston, TX (hybrid)  

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience: Minimum 5 years private or 3 years public accounting;

Prior voyage accounting experience is a plus

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required; Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and/ or CPA license are preferred                            

Software: Proficiency in Excel; prior experience with ERP systems; Workday and Adaptive knowledge is a plus

Traits: Team player, dependable, effective verbal and written communication, ability to multitask and prioritize, knowledge of GAAP

Languages: English

Duties and Responsibilities:            

• Prepare month-end revenue/ expense accruals by voyage (“voyage accounting”).
• Manage a month-end financial close process for responsible areas/ vessels, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.  
• Review and analyze financial results on a vessel and voyage level to ensure accuracy and completeness of balances/ amounts for reporting purposes and work with operations on obtaining explanations for significant fluctuations actual vs. prior period and budget/ forecast.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
• Monitor bank accounts and project weekly cash flows.
• Participate in the budgeting and reforecasting process.
• Assist with internal/ external financial, internal controls and operational audits.
• Complete special projects and ad hoc reports, as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

US Ocean reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. 

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

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