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Accountant Location:
Westport, CT (5 Days Onsite with Flexibility) Position Summary
We are seeking an Accountant to join a stable, global transportation and logistics organization with a strong reputation for long-term employee retention and work-life balance. This role supports a complex, multi-entity accounting environment and offers meaningful exposure to operational accounting, international activity, and consolidation work. Responsibilities
General Accounting & Month-End Close
Prepare and post journal entries for month-end and year-end close Perform timely and accurate bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, and expense allocations Support intercompany accounting and eliminations Participate in a structured two-week close process across 40+ entities Fixed Assets & Leases
Maintain fixed asset records for vessels and other capital assets Record depreciation, asset disposals, transfers, and impairments Support lease accounting activities under ASC 842 Reconcile fixed asset and lease schedules to the general ledger Operational & Industry-Specific Accounting
Support revenue cutoff and service-period accounting Assist with cost-of-operations and logistics-related accounting Partner with operations and logistics teams to ensure financial accuracy Support accounting for interrelated domestic and international entities Exposure to foreign exchange activity is a plus Audit & Compliance Support
Prepare audit schedules and PBC documentation Support internal and external audit requests Assist with tax preparation by providing reconciliations and schedules Support internal controls and documentation efforts Process Improvement & Systems
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy Assist with ERP and accounting system enhancements Support documentation of accounting processes and procedures Team & Structure
Reports to the Accounting Manager Part of a 10-person accounting and finance team Fully cross-trained team with strong collaboration and coverage Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3–6+ years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience Experience in service, logistics, distribution, transportation, or asset-intensive environments preferred Multi-entity and consolidation experience a plus Foreign exchange exposure is a plus Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Intacct, or similar) Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail Clear, professional communication style CPA preferred but not required. Compensation
Base salary range: Up to $110,000 DOE Annual bonus
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Accountant Location:
Westport, CT (5 Days Onsite with Flexibility) Position Summary
We are seeking an Accountant to join a stable, global transportation and logistics organization with a strong reputation for long-term employee retention and work-life balance. This role supports a complex, multi-entity accounting environment and offers meaningful exposure to operational accounting, international activity, and consolidation work. Responsibilities
General Accounting & Month-End Close
Prepare and post journal entries for month-end and year-end close Perform timely and accurate bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, and expense allocations Support intercompany accounting and eliminations Participate in a structured two-week close process across 40+ entities Fixed Assets & Leases
Maintain fixed asset records for vessels and other capital assets Record depreciation, asset disposals, transfers, and impairments Support lease accounting activities under ASC 842 Reconcile fixed asset and lease schedules to the general ledger Operational & Industry-Specific Accounting
Support revenue cutoff and service-period accounting Assist with cost-of-operations and logistics-related accounting Partner with operations and logistics teams to ensure financial accuracy Support accounting for interrelated domestic and international entities Exposure to foreign exchange activity is a plus Audit & Compliance Support
Prepare audit schedules and PBC documentation Support internal and external audit requests Assist with tax preparation by providing reconciliations and schedules Support internal controls and documentation efforts Process Improvement & Systems
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy Assist with ERP and accounting system enhancements Support documentation of accounting processes and procedures Team & Structure
Reports to the Accounting Manager Part of a 10-person accounting and finance team Fully cross-trained team with strong collaboration and coverage Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3–6+ years of hands-on general ledger accounting experience Experience in service, logistics, distribution, transportation, or asset-intensive environments preferred Multi-entity and consolidation experience a plus Foreign exchange exposure is a plus Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups) Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Intacct, or similar) Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail Clear, professional communication style CPA preferred but not required. Compensation
Base salary range: Up to $110,000 DOE Annual bonus
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