Staff Accountant

Position: Staff Accountant Job Description: TheStaff Accountantis responsible for a variety of accounting and finance reporting tasks, with a focus on Payroll and Benefits. They assist with the monthly accounting close process, control activities, accruals, reconciliation, financial reporting, post-close tasks, and ensuring ongoing compliance. They also contribute to business transformation and process improvement initiatives in close collaboration with accounting and finance leaders. Core Responsibilities & Duties: • Prepare weekly reporting for assigned client groups • Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries • Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly closing processes for financial reporting • Assist in recording payroll expenses, by reporting segment • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts • Prepare financial and analytical schedules as assigned • Assist auditors with documentation and support during quarterly reviews and year-end audit • Assists with budget planning and preparation • All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university • Experience: 1+ years of experience in corporate accounting • Strong knowledge of and experience with GAAP and other key accounting concepts • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Expert Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V/X lookups, advanced formulas, macros, etc.); Visualization tool experience preferred (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) • Experience with Cloud ERP platforms (Oracle Fusion Cloud, NetSuite, UKG, etc.) • Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information • Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.) • Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. #LI-Onsite #LI-KB1 #FWRD3