Accounting Analyst

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Join us to solve real world problems while shaping the future of global trade.

The Opportunity:

Flexport has an immediate opening for an Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team. Finance plays a central role in our success by creating transparency of the company's performance, financials, risks, and internal controls, and building the people, process, and product needed for the future of Flexport. We are seeking a highly motivated Accounting Analyst with a mission to recommend and drive new initiatives and support our fast-growing organization. As an Accounting Analyst, you will have the opportunity to build personalized relationships with key stakeholders across multiple functional departments within our dynamic finance organization. Your innovative ideas and results-oriented approach will be essential to our continued success, and you will play a critical role in driving improvement and innovation as we grow.

You will

• Record and maintain journal entries (“JEs”) to ensure accuracy in the general ledger
• Collaborate with Operations and AP teams to ensure data accuracy and monthly accruals
• Key contributor in the monthly close processes for accounting team by preparing journal entries and reconciliations
• Update and maintain the company's accounting Standard Operating Procedures (“SOPs”) for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with evolving business processes and accounting standards
• Assist with prepaid schedules, and maintain assigned balance sheet accounts accuracy
• Assist with lease schedules and support JE generations
• Assist with Treasury team on payments initiations and processing
• Support variance analysis and provide commentary on P&L movements
• Help identify process improvements that streamline month-end closing and reporting processes, maximizing efficiency and accuracy, and support automation initiatives

You should have

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