Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Domestic Tax, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, External Audit, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Journal Entries, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving Skills, Process Quality, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reconciliation, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Team Player, Time Management
Accountant General Ledger
- Long Beach, CA
- Full-time
- Permanent
You want to make a difference? You want to contribute creating the future at a leading logistics company - and at the same time be personally valued and supported?
With 3,800 employees at over 190 locations in 40 countries, we offer you the ideal network for this - and at the same time a collegial, friendly, family-like atmosphere. Always close to the customer with a comprehensive service portfolio and strong quality awareness: whether on water, on land and in the air in the business segment "Air + Ocean" or in the logistics network of the business segment "Solutions".
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Your Tasks
General Ledger & Financial Records
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Process general cost invoices
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Ensure proper documentation of all accounting procedures
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (US GAAP, Tax GAAP, IFRS)
- Reconcile accounts and analyze balance sheet variances
- Deliver financial reports and insights to management and controlling teams
Month-End & Year-End Close
- Execute closing activities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Calculate and post accruals and provisions, including provision statements
- Calculate CIT and deferred taxes quarterly and manage prepayments
- Support tax return preparation in collaboration with external tax advisors
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Monitor AR, AP, and fixed asset accounting
- Oversee dunning processes and support SOX compliance
- Participate in quality control of accounting processes
Audit & Collaboration
- Support internal and external audits
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Germany
Your Profile
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 35 years of experience in general ledger accounting, ideally in a multinational or German-based company
- Experience in the logistics industry is a plus
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, CargoWise) is a plus
Soft Skills
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Flexibility during month-end close periods
Language
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus
Sounds like your future?
Then become part of the Logwin family - and apply directly via our job portal.
Find out more on our Website. If you already want to get an idea of your future colleagues: You can find us on LinkedIn.
Logwin Logistics US Inc.
180 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1000
Long Beach California 90802
United States
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