Accountant

Morning Star Transport is looking for an Accountant to join their fast-growing team. This role is responsible for the accounting operations of the transportation, logistics, and warehouse departments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and evaluate the performance of the cost of transportation and storage and financial presentations.
• Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions
• Supervise and oversee all payroll, payables, receivables, banking, and billing functions.
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
• Coordinating activities of external auditors
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics
• Develop cash flow projections to coordinate the needs of the organization.
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
• Hiring, training, and retaining skilled staff

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent business experience.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience.
• Must be organized and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

**Reports to President**