Senior Manager - Freight Forwarding Accounting

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Senior Manager, Freight Forwarding Accounting position is responsible for managing to maintain accurate accounting of Revenue and Cost of the Freight Forwarding Business. This position must acquire understanding of Freight Forwarding business and work collaboratively with Freight Forwarding departments.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely Monthly financial reports, including revenue and cost analysis for management

Conduct the revenue recognition test to ensure proper revnue recoginition in accordance with GAAP and IFRS

Mornitior and analyze cost trends, variances and impacts to provide insights into the company cost struture and identify areas to improvement

Review the Analysis and summary of the month end closing results and interpret the Financial results to HOD, Director, and CFO through various reports and presentations

Review the trends of Accrual and variances and follow up the Current billing status with Freight Forwarding department

Review and analyze general ledger balances, accounting entries, prepare and review account reconciliations, investigate P&L variances and coordinate variance explanations of actual results .

Monitor the current business trends and provide trend analysis upon request

Perform and monitor revenue and cost activities, including processes and reviews of invoices to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance to company policies

Review Operation's business plan, confirming with in-depth analysis of comparing the Business Plan to the Actuals for the current year and the year prior

Create written and visual explanations for the Management presentation using various reporting tools.

Assist in quarterly and annual auditors' reviews to help facilitate an optimal audit process

Support in establishing and maintaining SOX controls regarding AR/ AP processes to achieve corporate objectives and ensure current processes are accurately documented

Investigate the remaining BS Accrual balance and reconcile with revenue and cost

Compensation Range

$115,000 - $145,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave

Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance

Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement

401(k) with Generous Matching

Referral Bonuses

Auto Allowance

Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities

Discretionary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills:

Intermediate-level MS Excel knowledge Required

Good interpersonal skills Required

Accounting knowledge and experience Required

Proficient in SAP Required

Proficient with PC skills Required

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree Required/Master Degree Preferred

8-12 years of experience relating to Accounting and/or Finance Required

10-14 years of experience relating to Accounting and/or Finance Preferred

1 - 3 years of supervisory experience Required

4 - 7 years of supervisory experience Preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods

Possibility of domestic travel - 5%

Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing

Lift up to 10lbs

Carry up to 10lbs

Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure

This position will be located in the Irvine, CA office

Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.