Accountant

Job Description: The Accountant position is an experienced role that works closely with others on the global accounting teams and business stakeholders to produce accurate, timely, and relevant financial information. In this position, you will prepare, analyze, and review accounting details from multiple systems to identify and resolve differences in a timely manner. If you have effective communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a solution-oriented approach to ensure operational excellence and a commitment to best practice, then this might be the role for you! This role also takes part in the financial reporting process.
This role will offer hybrid flexibility, allowing you to work from home and in office.

Responsibilities:

Follows company accounting policy and best practices to ensure compliance

Executes accounting operations inside Oracle GL and proprietary software environments

Prepares source system and subledger tie-outs to identify and resolve differences

Prepares account reconciliations monthly including proposing journal entries to resolve differences in a timely manner

Prepares journal entries, compiles and analyzes accounting activities and balances to support the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of internal management reporting and external financial statements

Supports and executes internal controls

Assists with external audit requests

Coordinates accounting matters with peers at a corporate and regional accounting level

Responds to queries, advises on solutions and advocates for best practice with business partners

Actively participates in team and corporate learning opportunities and initiatives

Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Oracle Financials Cloud and other cloud-based Oracle solutions or similar ERP platforms

Experience working with multiple currencies

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Accountability to protect organization's value by keeping information confidential

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

Comfort working with large datasets

Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Ability to work well within a team

Ability to motivate and encourage change, able to achieve positive results in a very large, dispersed organization

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We're committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)

Prescription drug coverage

Enhanced Fertility benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid and floating holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off to volunteer in your community

Charitable Giving Match Program

401(k) with 6% company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE () page.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
Standing out among the world's largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. For 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With 20 million shipments annually for 100,000 customers, and millions of dollars contributed to support causes that matter to us, our people and technology literally move the world.
As a FORTUNE 200 company, FORTUNE has also named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2022. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies in Minneapolis-St. Paul 2021. And we're not stopping there Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.