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Job Description

Staff Accountant | Purolator Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Purolator Inc., located in Woodbury, NY, requiring three days in the office (Tuesday-Thursday) with a set schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm EST. Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider, specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight, and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services across North America. As a proud subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider, the company holds numerous awards for its shipping excellence. Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and actively engages in social responsibility initiatives. This Staff Accountant role is a critical component of the Financial Analysis & Reporting team, directly contributing to the company’s success by ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment, supporting the financial health and integrity of a growing organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Woodbury, NY
• Pay: $65906–$75000 yearly
• Team: Financial Analysis & Reporting team
• Mission: Ensures accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting by supporting month-end close processes and performing detailed financial analysis.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Microsoft Excel, Adaptive Planning

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Generate and distribute weekly and monthly revenue reports to provide insights for management and field partners.
• Analysis: Conduct weekly SAP general ledger expense analysis, investigate discrepancies, and research/explain indirect expense and revenue variances during P&L reviews.
• Reconciliations: Execute weekly revenue reconciliations and assist with comprehensive prepaid expense reviews, ensuring all correcting entries are prepared.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and submit critical journal entries, including revenue accruals, indirect expense accruals, and necessary reclassification entries.
• Financial Operations: Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and internal control standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: College Degree with a Finance or Accounting major.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Accounting or Financial Reporting.
• Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation), excellent verbal and written communication, strong analytical capabilities, and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Experience within the Transportation or Logistics industry.