Accounting Manager

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The Accounting Manager position is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting of Revenue and Cost of Glovis Business segments, and ensuring that all financial results are accurate and in compliance with SOX, GAAP, and IFRS. In addition, this position will prepare various analyses and reports for C Suites and manage the team. This role will be supporting our Port Processing Accounting team. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end closing process, ensure accurate financial reporting, analyze financial results, and maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
  • Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate completion
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends and risks
  • Recommend cost-saving opportunities or efficiency improvements
  • Oversee the reconciliation of various GL as part of the month-end closing process, review, and address any discrepancies or issues, and ensure that all accounts are properly reconciled
  • Conduct and lead the preliminary month end closing and list up Pending items for management review
  • Review and approve revenue and cost accrued amount with customer / vendor agreements and service completion
  • Summarize monthly financial key results per customer and location
  • Prepare financial reports and analyses to provide management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress
  • Prepare financial reports and analyses to provide management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress
  • Assist team members to resolve closing issues and provide guidance for improvements
• Prepare or review financial analysis for C suites and Management 
  • Requires strong analytical skills, and experience in consolidating financial results for reporting to C-Suites
  • Manage key references to ensure the accuracy of the analysis and report
  • Lead and develop template and prepare P&L Analysis for monthly, quarterly, and yearly and comparing with previous financial result
  • Prepare and review Red Folder analyses of new contract, contract renewal, or termination to support C Suites' decision making 
  • Provide ad-hoc reports as directed by management team
  • Create written and visual explanations for financial presentation using Excel and/or visualization tools 
• System enhancement and team management support
  • Support and initiate system enhancement for SAP and operating systems
  • Manage KPI and core projects
  • Assign tasks within a team to accomplish by due date
  • Develop and implement systems and processes to ensure timely financial reporting
  • Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
  • Supervise, train, and mentor Accounting team members
  • Work with internal compliance team and external auditors to support audits 
  • Other duties as assigned

Compensation Range

$89,000 - $113,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Benefits of Working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong Accounting knowledge & background Required
• Proficient PC skills : MS Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint Required
• Proficient PC skills: Sap, PowerBI, or other visualization tools Required
• Problem solving and communication skills Required
• High level of interpersonal skills Required
• Bilingual in English & Korean Preferred

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Masters Degree Preferred
• 7-10 Years of Direct experience in Accounting and/or Finance Required
• 8 - 13 Years of Direct experience in Accounting, Finance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and/or Logistics Preferred

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws.  The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Possibility of domestic travel - 5%
• Lift up to 20lbs
• Carry up to 20lbs
• Stand/walk

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in our Irvine, CA office 
• Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.