Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | Kair Harbor Express

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site Accountant role at Kair Harbor Express, situated in Baytown, TX. Kair Harbor Express is a growing logistics and transportation company dedicated to the reliable and efficient movement of goods for clients in and around the Baytown area. The company strives to deliver consistent, high-quality service to its commercial partners. This Accountant position is vital in supporting Kair Harbor Express’s commitment to financial integrity and accuracy, contributing directly to improved operations, financial performance, and overall customer satisfaction. The company highly values integrity, accuracy, and collaborative efforts across all its departments.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Baytown, TX
• Mission: To meticulously manage day-to-day financial activities, prepare essential reports, and provide accurate financial data that empowers effective decision-making and supports the company’s growth.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Daily Financial Operations: Accurately record and reconcile all day-to-day financial transactions and meticulously maintain the general ledger.
• Oversee Accounts Management: Efficiently manage all accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, encompassing invoicing processes and effective cash management within the business environment.
• Prepare and Support Financial Planning: Generate comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, while actively supporting the development of budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Audit Support: Monitor strict compliance with company policies and all relevant regulatory requirements, and provide essential assistance for audits and tax filings.
• Facilitate Informed Decision-Making: Identify significant financial variances and proactively collaborate with operations and management teams to ensure the availability of precise financial information for strategic decision-making.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, demonstrating strong proficiency in general accounting principles, including journal entries, financial reconciliations, and comprehensive general ledger maintenance.
• Experience: Proven experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing procedures, and cash management within a business setting. This includes a demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze, and report on financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, along with identifying and explaining variances and trends.
• Skills: Solid proficiency in utilizing accounting software and ERP systems, coupled with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications. Must exhibit excellent attention to detail, superior organizational skills, the capacity to manage multiple deadlines effectively, and clear written and verbal communication abilities for cross-departmental collaboration.
• Bonus: Professional certifications, such as a CPA license or actively working toward certification, are considered a significant advantage. Prior experience specifically within the logistics, transportation, or a similar industry would also be highly beneficial.