Manager - Accounting

Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 1415

About the Role

The Manager, Accounting will manage a team of three and will be responsible for driving the month end close process and properly recognizing gross revenue for our Transportation Management line of business, along with assisting with the annual budget and forecast processes. Within the scope of this position, the Manager will work to advance the Corporate goals, Mission and Core values. Additionally, continue to progress our People, Process and Technology Strategy, while demonstrating our Leadership Principles: Lead by Example, Communicate Effectively, Build a Great Team, and Deliver Results. This role will be located at our Frisco COE office, 3 days a week in office.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Manage the monthly accounting close process, including preparation, review and approval of journal entries and preparation of financial statements
• Manage the interim and year-end financial statement audit, with particular focus on technical revenue recognition
• Review revenue contracts and determine proper revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
• Lead the close workflow schedule and task prioritization
• Review and approve journal entries to general ledger accounts
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts
• Review and approve monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Monitor compliance with GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and company policies and procedures
• Review and evaluate various balance sheet and income statement accounts to determine whether the accounts are correctly stated and initiate any changes needed in the general ledger
• Prepare monthly financial statements at summary, segment and individual customer levels, ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Review actual and YTD results to prior period, prior year, budget and forecast; provide explanations as needed
• Support internal customers by serving as point of contact for questions related to financial results
• Search for new and improved ways of conducting financial processes; maintain up-to-date policies and procedures; current on accounting pronouncements
• Provide direction and coordinate team efforts related to project and duty assignments, ensure follow thru to completion
• Support the efforts of the outside CPA forms to ensure annual audit and tax returns are handled in a timely manner

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years of related experience
• Minimum 2 years of successful people/team management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Preferred
• CPA Preferred
• 4-6 years in public accounting or 5-8 years industry experience
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience with ERP systems, Oracle experience a plus
• Excellent understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience in an industry with high transaction volumes, transportation/logistics industry experience a plus

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world's goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.

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EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.