Senior Accountant
Your Benefits
Your Benefits
Continuous Training
Great Team
Flat Hierarchies
Room for Innovation
Events
Quick Decision Processes
Rhenus Logistics LLC
Miami, FL, FL 33122
United States of America
Finance & Controlling
Air & Ocean
Job Description
What you can expect
- Review all bank and account reconciliations monthly
- Reconcile petty cash and corporate credit cards monthly
- Manage and maintain fixed asset records
- Review monthly overhead costs and implement necessary adjustments
- Review monthly job cost reports; collaborate with branch managers to verify accuracy
- Ensure adherence to operational close dates and perform month-end closing activities
- Coordinate with accounting staff to complete month-end tasks within 2 days
- Prepare and post monthly general ledger adjustments (e.g., overhead allocations, capital assets)
- Assist in preparing financial statements for all entities (individual and consolidated) within 3 days of close, formatted for Rhenus Group and internal branch reporting
- Analyze general ledger accounts and reconcile inter-company balances
- Prepare financial analyses and reports on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, or as requested
- Prepare audit workpapers and liaise with external auditors and Rhenus regional audit team
- Respond to IRS, state, and compliance-related queries as needed
- Support annual and mid-year budgeting; input budgets in Excel or other software
- Conduct financial and cost analysis or support special projects as assigned
- Provide guidance and support to the accounting team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Perform additional duties as assigned
What you bring
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in Freight Forwarding or 3PL
- Experience with SAP is a strong asset
- CPA, CMA, and/or MBA is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience highly preferred
- Proven leadership abilities
- Collaborative team player with experience working across departments and management levels
- Skilled in managing teams and prioritizing workload effectively
- Capable of training and mentoring staff on processes and best practices
- Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic, and global environments
- Language proficiency in English; Spanish and German preferred
- Willingness to travel occasionally as required by the role
Business Unit
Air & Ocean
Welcome to Rhenus
Where our journey of growth connects with yours.
We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.
Recruitment Process
Online application
Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.
Application screening
Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.
Selection Process
Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.
Onboarding
With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.