Discover your future at DAT Freight & Analytics, where innovation meets impact. For over four decades, DAT has been at the forefront of transportation and logistics, helping businesses move freight with greater efficiency and confidence.
We are a technology company that removes uncertainty from freight for truckers, brokers, and shippers every day. Our advanced tools and data intelligence empower professionals to make smarter decisions, optimize costs, and operate more successfully.
About the Opportunity
DAT, an innovative SaaS company, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accountant to join our accounting team in Beaverton, OR. This is a critical role that will be instrumental in the successful integration of three newly acquired entities and the implementation of a new ERP system as well as ensuring the accuracy of financial records, adherence to accounting principles and regulations, and efficient financial management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
- Perform and/or perform 1st level review of complex account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Ensure proper accruals, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts are maintained.
- Identify and implement process efficiencies to streamline accounting operations and improve internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls and support Finance leadership through the annual audit process.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, navigating the complexity of multiple sets of books.
- Develop, maintain and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize existing systems and implement new ERP solutions.
- Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and work with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance.
- Mentor a team of accounting professionals (accountant, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and payroll), ensuring their continuous development and growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and or Finance.
- CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 1-2 years in as an experienced accountant role. Public accounting experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working in a SaaS company, with a strong grasp of accounting for subscription-based revenue, deferred revenue, and customer lifecycle accounting.
- Proven experience with system and process optimizations and ERP implementation and/or optimization. Experience leveraging technology to drive efficiency.
- Extensive experience working in a complex ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle). Experience with an ERP implementation is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP.
- Experience with financial consolidations and reporting for a multi-entity organization.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.
- Parental Leave.
- Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one.
- An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year.
- 401k matching (immediately vested).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Short- and Long-term disability sick leave.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Accounts.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness.
- Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office).
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry.
- Employee Resource Groups.
DAT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
DAT is an award-winning employer of choice, with a hybrid work environment and a strong set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence.