About the company
At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
Responsibilities
- Record and maintain journal entries (“JEs”) to ensure accuracy in the general ledger.
- Collaborate with Operations and AP teams to ensure data accuracy and monthly accruals.
- Key contributor in the monthly close processes for accounting team by preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
- Update and maintain the company's accounting Standard Operating Procedures (“SOPs”) for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with evolving business processes and accounting standards.
- Assist with prepaid schedules, and maintain assigned balance sheet accounts accuracy.
- Assist with lease schedules and support JE generations.
- Assist with Treasury team on payments initiations and processing.
- Support variance analysis and provide commentary on P&L movements.
- Help identify process improvements that streamline month-end closing and reporting processes, maximizing efficiency and accuracy, and support automation initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong business level English.
- Bachelor's Degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2+ years of working experience in public accounting (preferably Big 4) and/or in an accounting function with strong understanding of accounting.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability with a keen focus on continuous improvement.
- Prioritization skills and the ability to execute on deliverables in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
- A willingness to embrace and drive changes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong Excel skills.