Canal Barge Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

Staff Accountant

I           BASIC FUNCTION

The Staff Accountant is a collaborative team player responsible for providing accounting and analytical support to CBC’s business units and performing other general ledger accounting responsibilities as assigned.  The Staff Accountant must be a highly organized and motivated team player with excellent communication skills who provides quality service to internal and external customers.

II         MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate closely with Accounting, Contract Execution, Transportation Services, Marketing and others to ensure accurate accounting for the financial results of the assigned business unit.

• Attend business unit meetings regularly to be informed of current operating activities and understand expected profitability.
• Compile all necessary information for customer billings and issue accurate and timely invoice packages to customers.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the systems and processes used to bill customers and make recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Coordinate with the assigned business unit and customers to collect accounts receivable and resolve invoice disputes to ensure timely cash flows and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare manual journal entries to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the appropriate periods.
• Coordinate monthly financial review meetings to ensure financial results are accurate by comparing outcomes with expectations, established budgets, and operational metrics; researching and resolving any discrepancies; and providing meaningful information about financial results to business unit leaders to inform decision-making.

Perform billing responsibilities for other lines of business as assigned ensuring workflow for the department is balanced to achieve our goals of timely customer invoicing.

Help us systemize knowledge transfer and cross-training and develop methods of sharing information, abilities, and ideas across different areas of our business.

Other 

• Carry out internal control procedures associated with specific job responsibilities.
• Perform special projects as assigned, including data analysis, and providing insights into the data for management decision making.
• Work effectively with other departments as needed to accomplish job functions.
• Perform other duties as required and directed by management.
• Carry out and the Business Philosophy, Code of Conduct, and Mission of Canal Barge Company, Inc.

III.       ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

The Staff Accountant will report to the Senior Accountant for the assigned business unit.

IV.       EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1-3 years of professional experience.
• Open to recent graduates with a strong academic record.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and accounting controls.
• Experience with general ledger systems. Workday Financials experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).  Intermediate or higher Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in the marine transportation industry is a plus but not required.

V.        CORE QUALITIES OF THE JOB

• Effective multi-tasker who can prioritize work and establish and execute plans to meet deadlines.
• Proven professional who is comfortable communicating regularly with internal and external customers verbally, in writing, and using video conferencing collaboration tools.
• Strong team player with the desire to collaborate with teammates and others while also being able to work independently.
• Creative thinker with an unstoppable desire to solve problems and improve processes.
• Highly organized and disciplined worker with a quality mindset who takes pride in all work products and relationships.