This position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and collaborates closely with teams across accounting, internal audit, finance, and other key business functions. The role is based at our Chicago headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of external and internal financial reporting
- Prepare financial statement footnotes and disclosures
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations and reserves
- Maintain and update current SOPs of the areas assigned
- Assist acquired entities month end close process
- Reconciling intercompany accounts
- Assist with fulfilling requests to complete compliance and audit requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA Preferred
- 3 years’ experience in public or corporate accounting
- Team player, recognizes and supports team goals over individual goals
- Self-managed and motivated with a strong desire to succeed and achieve goals
- Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and tasks
- Integrity – implements and upholds company values
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Communicates effectively with various team members
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K
- Advancement Potential
- Volunteer opportunities
Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.
Work environment/physical demands summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.
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Benefits
For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.
Compensation
$85,000.00 per yearThis role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.Echo Global Logistics Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Located in River North overlooking the River! Easily accessible and close to various train and bus stops, including a shuttle from Union Station.
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