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Accountant - Hybrid

Charlotte, NCHybridFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • accounting
  • financial reporting
  • GAAP
  • General Ledger
  • Journal Entries
  • month-end close
  • account reconciliations
  • analyze transactions
  • cross-functional work teams
  • process improvement

Nice to have

  • Big Four accounting firm
  • large amounts of data
  • multiple sources

Role summary

XPO is seeking an Accountant for a hybrid role. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 1 year of accounting or financial reporting experience. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, CPA certification, and 3+ years of experience, ideally with a Big Four firm. Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, performing account reconciliations, analyzing transactions, researching variances, applying GAAP, and participating in process improvement initiatives. The role offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

What you’ll need to succeed as an Accountant at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 1 year of accounting or financial reporting experience

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Financial Reporting or Business
  • CPA certification
  • 3 or more years of accounting or financial reporting experience, preferably with a Big Four accounting firm
  • Solid ability to understand and analyze large amounts of data from multiple sources

 

About the Accountant job

Pay, benefits and more:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
  • 9 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) option with company match
  • Education assistance
  • Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Ensure accurate and timely compilation of accounting information. Maintain general ledger accounts for all assigned accounts including the determination of journal entry requirements, and preparation and posting of journal entries during the month as well as during month-end close.
  • Perform daily and monthly account reconciliations for all assigned accounts.
  • Analyze and investigate transactions related to assigned areas to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Research questions for management; investigate and explain variances to expectations and trends.
  • Participate in cross-functional work teams and continuously improve XPO’s processes and documentation for assigned areas.
  • Review, interpret and apply accounting concepts in accordance with GAAP and other authoritative guidance to contracts, transactions, and activities as applicable.

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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