Staff Accountant

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it's on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations.

Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don't just move cargo; we drive the nation's economic engine!

Join our dynamic team as a Staff Accountant! The Staff Accountant will be responsible for accounting reconciliations, reporting, statistics and analysis of weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly operating results. The role will also be involved in long-term financial planning and budgeting. This highly visible position supports the Controller and interacts with key operational leaders of various business units. The position requires the ability and drive to provide high quality, accurate, work products within tight timeframes.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares accounting entries and reconciliations
• Provides statistics & analysis of various business units
• Assists with periodic budget/forecast submissions
• Uses Oracle and Excel to develop financial reports and analytics
• Assists in various ad-hoc reporting, statistics, and analysis as needed
• Assists the Controller with various projects such as audits
• Provides general accounting support as needed

Working Conditions:

• Office Environment
• Occasional exposure to Terminal environment

Minimum Requirements:

• BS / BA degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA not required)
• 2+ years of relevant FP&A experience
• 2+ years of intermediate Excel experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience with Oracle, BPC, SAP or similar financial systems
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP principles
• Strong experience with MS Excel including lookups, pivot tables, power query, and charts
• Ability to work accurately under very tight timeframes
• Analytical skills to identify variances
• Excellent interpersonal skills to properly interact with supporting staff and business units
• Navigates effectively in a changing environment where competing priorities require flexibility and agility
• Highly motivated self-starter who works well with others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with an understanding of checks and balances

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cooper/Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.