XPO Logistics Looking for Senior Accountant – Charlotte, NC at Fort Mill, South Carolina Full Time

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Solutions driven success.

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XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you†re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.Â

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As the Senior Accountant, you will perform important accounting functions for our domestic and international operations. We will equip you with the best tools in the industry to grow and develop to a level that will exceed your expectations and help you reach your career goals. If you†re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. Please note that this position is in scope to transition to the brokered transportation services company that will be created with the planned separation of XPO†s North American Transportation business from its less-than-truckload (LTL) business. For more information, please see our public statement .

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Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, and disability.

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What you†ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure accurate and timely compilation of accounting information, analysis and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies and proceduresÂ
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting closes for areas of functional responsibility
• Complete and/or oversee the monthly reconciliation of intercompany accounts; resolve outstanding balance issuesÂ
• Accurately and efficiently maintain the general ledger accounts; analyze, understand and interpret trends and variances, and explain fluxesÂ
• Support the preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical research data based on areas within accounting, such as cash, accruals, accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany reconciliations, foreign exchange, etc.
• Partner with Finance and Operations leaders to report financial information for leases including renewals, restructures or new agreements with accuracy in accordance with ASC 842 and XPO policies

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you†ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of accounting or financial reporting experienceÂ
• Solid math aptitudeÂ

It†d be great if you also have:

• Understanding and previous application of ASC 842 lease accounting standards
• Previous system implementation experience including, but not limited to, Qube, Siemens, or Lease Administrator
• Master†s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• CPA certification
• 3 or more years of accounting or financial reporting experience, preferably with a Big Four accounting firmÂ
• 1 year of experience working in a medium to large, multinational company, preferably with Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management tools (HFM, Hyperion Essbase or other financial reporting/consolidation software)
• Solid ability to understand and research large amounts of data from multiple sourcesÂ

Be part of something big.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

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All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.Â
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The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Â
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