Specialist, Accounting

At Hapag-Lloyd, we will support the further development of your skills in our culturally diverse, stimulating environment as you help us grow our customer base. Properly executes accounting activities such as maintaining general ledger accounts, solving accounting problems, analyzing and reconciling accounts while adhering to the Company’s accounting policies and procedures. The incumbent in this position applies advanced skills, serving as a resource in the resolution of complex non-routine problems and issues. They may orient, train, and check the work of other team members. Key role in maintaining accurate financial statements and supporting the company's overall financial health. Applies advanced skills, serving as a resource in the resolution of complex non-routine problems and issues. Will work with other departments to ensure complete and accurate financial information.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. 
• General Ledger Management: Calculate and enter Journal Entries into SAP. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records. 
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. 
• Tax Preparation & Compliance: Prepares tax returns and government related reports/filings, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. See below Atlanta
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the budgeting process and assist in financial forecasting for management and planning purposes. Calculates and analyzes financial forecasts, results, and budgets
• Audit Preparation: Supports Accounting Manager to prepare for and facilitate internal and external audits. 
• Fixed Assets Management: Oversee the company’s fixed assets, including asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and reconciliation of asset registers. Ensure accurate capitalization and disposal of assets in compliance with accounting standards. 
• Record Keeping & Filing: Ensure all financial documents are properly filed, maintained, and backed up in accordance with company policy. 
• Internal Controls: Assist in maintaining internal controls to safeguard financial resources. Produces result and variance analysis, analyzing data trend and development 
• Miscellaneous: Other duties and projects as assigned. Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements. Addresses high level issues. Creates and reviews account analysis including the calculation and analysis of specific and general provision for bad debt. Handles special projects as needed.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a certification in accounting 
  like CMA, CFA, CPA or CPB plus 3+ years experience in accounting or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other 
  financial tools.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective 
  interaction with internal teams and external parties.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast
  paced environment.
• Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of accounting IFRS principles, tax regulations, 
  and industry best practices.
• This position is located in the United States and requires eligibility to work in the US and completion of the employment eligibility form required by law upon hire. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The incumbent regularly uses hands and fingers in the course of daily job duties, including the use of a personal computer. The vision requirement includes close vision. May incur mental stress due to time deadlines. May need to lift up to 15 pounds at times.