What You’ll Do
As a member of the Accounting Department and reporting directly to the Controller, you’ll be responsible for special project billing, sales tax verification and filings, bank reconciliations, preparing and entering journal entries, and any other functions to support the team. You’ll take ownership of reporting costs, productivity, margins and expenditures for the company. The successful incumbent will possess solid communication, technology, organizational and analytical skills. At this point in the company’s growth, Accounting & Finance is in a state of transformation so we’re looking for exceptional talent that can stand out among the average by having a continuous improvement mindset, making it a regular practice to be intellectually curious and ask questions and always challenging the status quo.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial analyses and reports
- Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets
- Assist with annual audit preparations
- Prepare and support with journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger accounts
- Support with month-end responsibilities
- Prepare and/or support with sales tax analyses and filings
- Assist accounting team resolving any finance issues
- Support with preparing financial statements
- Assist with financial reporting and regulatory audits
- Assist with ad-hoc reports, projects, and activities, as required
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for two (2) qualified professionals to join the team. The qualification with the asterisk is ideal for both but required of at least one of the roles:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field of study
- 5+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
- Knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulations
- (*)Experience in preparing State/local/sales & use tax filings
- Thorough understanding of accounting and tax preparation software and databases
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment using well developed time management skills and the demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and delegate when appropriate
- Project management skills
Preferred:
- Oracle NetSuite proficiency
Location
This role will work from our Lisle, IL headquarters on a hybrid work schedule that offers the opportunity to work 3 days in office and 2 remote following your initial training period.
Who is REMPREX and Why Are We Hiring?
Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, REMPREX specializes in the operation, support and engineering of intermodal terminals and ports nationwide. We specialize in delivering safe, efficient, and scalable services to help our clients transport intelligently. Click here to see it for yourself! Our Finance & Accounting function is in a state of transformation to help the business continue to grow that’s where you come in! As a function, we’re in a position to be able to leverage the strengths among the team and offer the opportunity to top performers to stretch themselves in areas where they want to learn and grow to expand their knowledge and skillsets. It’s a really exciting time to join the team.Your assimilation into our culture is very important in having a long and mutually beneficial career at REMPREX. Our core values are the driving force in our business. As a potential member of the REMPREX team, you should align with our core values.Safety | We commit to actively foster a healthy and injury free environment for our employees, clients and the communities we serve.Integrity | We make it a priority to do the right thing even when no one is looking, which is why we commit to the highest ethical standard.Innovation | We challenge conventional thinking to continually improve the products and services we offer.Transparency | We say what we mean, mean what we say, and do what we say we’ll do.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation & a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, 401k + match and more.
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary onsite fitness center in our corporate headquarters
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- A conveniently located office easily accessible by public transportation and major highways
- Hybrid Work Schedules
- A Diverse & Inclusive Company Culture that offers genuine teamwork
Ready to build your career with an industry leader?
REMPREX is the one intermodal logistics company that truly does it all and whether you are looking to make an impact on our front line in Operations or ready to contribute your expertise to one of our professional corporate areas like Information Technology, Account & Finance, Human Resources or Client Services, our highly-innovative, rapidly-growing enterprise provides everything you need to build a rewarding career. If you are a builder at heart, enjoy solving problems, taking the initiative, pitching in where needed, are always up for a challenge, we encourage you to explore your future with REMPREX and apply today! If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.REMPREX is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Additionally, REMPREX participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. As part of our pre-employment process, we do require successful completion of a background and drug screening.
