Controller

An opportunity to boost your career at Tri-National is available! We are a Transportation and Logistics company, an employer of choice with a family friendly culture and flexible work schedule. This position would report to the VP of Finance and overseeing the responsibilities of the Accounting and Billing Departments. A BS/BA and 10 or more years of experience in accounting are required; CPA certification is preferred. We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, excellent communications skills, and experience in working with multiple companies and intercompany transactions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure for multiple companies

Analyze the monthly financial statement and report them to the President and the VP of Finance

Assist with monthly closing process and financial statement preparation, as needed

Prepare periodic governmental, regulatory, and insurance filings, returns, and compliance reports

Oversee the Accounts Payable department, including processing A/P transactions

Participate in periodic meetings focused on Operations and Key Performance Indicators

Respond to inquiries from the President and the VP of Finance regarding financial results

Along with the VP of Finance, manage banking and other key vendor relationships

Perform analysis for the President and the VP of Finance, as requested

Prepare insurance audits and gathering information for insurance renewals

Supervise the Accounting and Billing Departments while supporting other departments when necessary

Participate in periodic meetings regarding Accounts Receivable and Collections

Oversee and prepare schedules for the annual audit/review with our outside accounting firm

Work with the VP of Finance to secure equipment loans

Rectify any issues Billing staff or Accounting team may have with the Operations, Sales, Safety or Maintenance teams

Oversee the annual preparation of 1099s

Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required

Skills and Qualifications

Education

BS/BA in accounting is required

CPA preferred

Technical Skills and Prior Experience

10 plus years of experience in Accounting with supervisory experience are required

Must be highly skilled in financial analysis with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining exceptional accuracy

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Experience with intercompany transactions

Willingness to be a team player doing whatever is necessary to get the job done

AS/400 and Quickbooks knowledge a plus

Trucking industry experience a plus