Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is a key member in the accounting group and is responsible for account reconciliations, month-end close duties, sales and property tax returns, accounts payable assistance, process improvement, and budget and forecast. The position works closely with finance, maintenance, operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing. Type: In-Person

Location: Knoxville, TX (Corporate)

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000/annual

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• •Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• •Manage, record, and reconcile fixed assets
• •Compile monthly financial statements
• •Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet account reconciliations
• •Research available guidance to determine proper treatment for accounting transactions
• •Monitor general ledger and other accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• •Assemble material for annual audit and other compliance projects
• •Process payment batches and support accounts payable function as needed
• •Prepare and analyze complex financial reports
• •Implement and maintain internal financial controls and policies
• •Conduct fluctuation analysis and provide related variance explanations
• •Prepare multi-state property and sales tax returns
• •Support the annual budget and forecasting processes
• •Additional tasks, duties and special projects may be assigned, as necessary

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

• •Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience
• •CPA preferred
• •Knowledge of Workday and Workday Adaptive Planning

Skills Required:

• •Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• •Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
• •Possess solid knowledge of GAAP
• •Thrives in a fast paced and changing environment; leads and controls multiple projects simultaneously
• •Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and work under pressure
• •Detailed-oriented

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

This is an in-office based role.

Normal work schedule: after hours work and/or weekend work may be required periodically.

Highway Transport is a tanker trucking company that has been family-owned since 1948. When you join us, you become part of a family-orientated culture that values your contributions and supports your career ambitions.

We believe in taking care of our employees and ensuring their well-being. That's why we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in every aspect of your life, including;

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

HSA Contribution Match

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability, Accident and Life Insurance

Discount Programs

Paid Maternity Leave

Highway Transport does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.