Company Overview:

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal and expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 50,000 transportation providers to serve clients across a wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management.

Position Overview:

Echo is looking to immediately fill a role on our accounting team. We are seeking an innovative Senior Accountant to fill a position on our continually growing Accounting & Finance team, based in downtown Chicago. Your main priorities will be to assist in the internal and external financial reporting process and monthly close process as well managing day to day requirements of various responsibility areas within the group. The ideal candidate thrives in both a reporting and operational role as the position will be implementing new processes and proposing solutions to accounting issues. Working closely with the Manager of Financial Reporting, the Director of Accounting and the Controller, you will develop strategies and methodologies that impact the entire business.

Responsibilities:

• Draft the Company’s SEC Filings (Press Release, 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy), coordinate changes to the documents and review XBRL
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and support
• Perform analysis on income statement fluctuations on a monthly basis
• Assist in implementing new financial ERP system to enhance internal reporting and accounting processes
• Lead technical accounting projects, including documenting conclusions of accounting treatment for transactions and reporting requirements
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to be reviewed by the Manager of Financial Reporting
• Review account reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountants
• Calculate significant management estimates and document supported assumptions
• Responsible for booking monthly consolidating entries into consolidated financial statements and reconciling intercompany accounts
• Identify and establish best-practice accounting policies
• Participate in operational projects for the purpose of gaining efficiencies
• Adapt current internal control procedures in evolving SOX environment
• Prepare internal documentation of current processes  Assist with fulfilling requests to complete compliance and audit requirements

Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting
• CPA Required
• 2-4 years of experience in public/corporate accounting
• Collaboration and teamwork – recognizes and supports team goals over individual goals
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and documentation skills
• Communicate effectively with team and others within the organization
• Self-managed and motivated with a strong desire to succeed and achieve goals
• Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Solid written and oral communication skills

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K
• Advancement Potential
• Volunteer opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.