PURPOSE.
This position is responsible for providing effective management and leadership of the accounting function for the Company. This key strategic role is in charge of a broad range of areas including, accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and coordinate of third party services.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES.
- Maintain records in accordance with GAAP, and research technical accounting issues in support of new business initiatives.
- Oversee the accounting and finance departments work flow operations and provide customer support and assistance to team members on operational matters.
- Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, and balance sheet management.
- Manage financial statement reviews with team members on a monthly basis to ensure variance reporting and analysis of year to date and forecast performance against expectations.
- Act as the point of contact and manage our relationships with our independent auditors and Income Tax Preparers.
- Drive process and systems improvements across the financial organization, including design and implementation of key controls over financial reporting, maintenance of accounting policies & procedures and the chart of accounts.
- Assist management team in controlling costs throughout the Company through the development of reports, statements, processes, etc. as needed.
- Provide leadership to organization on all areas of accounting policy, maintenance of internal controls, and manage fiduciary processes and procedures.
Qualifications and Education Requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree (MA, MS, MBA) preferred
- CPA preferred
- 5+ years of experience in a corporate leadership role
Working conditions
This position will be required to work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, and, with or without reasonable accommodation is required to:
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Frequently operate a computer for extended periods of time and regularly operate other office productivity machines.
- Occasionally ascend/descend stairs and move up to 20 pounds of office objects.
- Frequently communicate with peers, supervisors, third parties, and other employees to exchange accurate information and answer questions.
- Occasionally attend meetings in buildings outside corporate office and at off-site locations with various internal conditions, and requiring travel in various external conditions.
- Travel domestically as necessary.
Beneficios:
Medical
We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.
Vision
The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.
Dental
The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.
Direct Deposit
We offer direct deposit to all employees.
Holidays
On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
USA Truck, Inc. is firmly committed to inclusivity and equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees for any reason prohibited by law or its own policies. USA Truck, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants for employment.
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position; other duties outside of normal responsibilities may be performed as necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.