Specialist, Finance and Accounting

Role Overview

This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting the organization’s accounting operations. The position is responsible for managing month-end close activities, preparing financial statements, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Assist with monthly close activities, ensuring all entries are accurate and completed on time
• Prepare finalized financial statements and save them in designated reporting folders
• Perform monthly variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods, highlighting accrual needs
• Support preparation of reporting packages and schedules for leadership review

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Ensure reconciliations tie to financial statements
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly

Journal Entries & Accruals

• Prepare and post recurring monthly journal entries (payroll, credit cards, banking, etc.)
• Record revenue, expense, and margin accruals in line with GAAP
• Maintain proper supporting documentation for all entries

Intercompany Transactions

• Reconcile intercompany balances and support elimination entries
• Prepare intercompany billing invoices for shared services or allocations
• Ensure accurate reflection of intercompany activity in financial statements

Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Post monthly depreciation and reconcile balances to the general ledger

Audit Support

• Prepare schedules and documentation for interim and year-end audits
• Respond to audit requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Coordinate with leadership and external auditors to resolve open items

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (MS Dynamics)

Sage Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.