Accountant - Accounts Receivable - Wallenius Wilhelmsen

The  Accountant, Accounts Receivable is responsible for accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions, performing monthly close processes, preparing reconciliations, as well as other accounting functions. Additionally, this role provides leadership within the accounting group as well as financial support to members of the management team. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform accurate and timely recording of revenue and account receivable transactions
• Perform various accounting functions, including but not limited to customer invoicing, accounts receivable and collections, revenue accruals, customer analysis and reporting, etc.
• Support collections and cash application processes
• Perform various ad-hoc analysis and reporting
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies for invoice acceptance
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Perform monthly close processes and monthly customer reporting.
• Support financial audits, including prepare schedules and provide documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer contracts and internal accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain documentation of accounting processes and procedures
• Share insight and expertise as a subject matter expert for various invoicing processes
• Participate in process improvement initiatives

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a CPA and or MBA/ MA is preferred.
• 3-7 years of relevant accounting experience
• Knowledgeable in U.S. GAAP / IFRS
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work effectively & efficiently within a Remote Office Environment employing Microsoft 365 Applications & Tools
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
• Aptitude to work in an Agile Environment where opportunities for change are continuously identified and acted upon
• Advanced technology skills needed to quickly grasp concepts of various subsidiary ledger software systems
• Occasional travel may be required

ABOUT YOU

• Detail-oriented and accuracy driven
• Self-starter, problem solver
• Organized

ABOUT US  

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management.  Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.  

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION 

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomesbecause it touches every part of ouroperations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.   

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