Job Description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Accountant at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 2 years of accounting or financial reporting experience 

It’d be great if you also have:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• CPA certification
• 3 or more years of accounting or financial reporting experience, preferably with a Big Four accounting firm 

About the Senior Accountant job

Pay, benefits, and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure accurate and timely compilation of accounting information. Maintain general ledger accounts, including the determination of journal entry requirements, and preparation and posting of journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Research questions for management; investigate and explain variances to expectations and trends
• Review, interpret, and apply complex accounting concepts in accordance with GAAP and other authoritative guidance to contracts, transactions, and activities
• Analyze expenses related to assigned areas to ensure accuracy and completeness of expense recognition.  Work with the functional team to gain an understanding of the nature and drivers of expense
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly and annual reporting for regulatory filings
• Participate in cross-functional work teams and continuously improve XPO Logistics’ processes #L

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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