Job Description

Are you looking to join an industry leader with unsurpassed commitment to both our employees and customers? Our company is engaged in providing accounting, cost control, HR, and IT support to stevedoring and terminal operation service ports in Houston and New Orleans. Our vision is to maintain a safe environment, with optimal efficiency, to manage the continued growth of our business while maintaining cost-competitive services and an overall commitment to excellence.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read and interpret financial statements from an accounting perspective.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (a must)

• Advanced proficiency of MS Excel (a must)

• Advanced proficiency of MS Access (preferred)

• Advanced proficiency of MS PowerBI (preferred)

• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) experience, is a plus

• Marine terminal / logistic knowledge is a plus

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 (fifty) pounds occasionally

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for a detail oriented, organized, and analytical person to work with our Accounting Manager and the accounting team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the tracking, recording, finalizing and analysis of terminal operations expense and revenue accounts and their related financial data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and submit a yearly budget and quarterly reforecast

• Analyze and create reports on analysis of revenue, cost, and expenses

• Evaluate budget and make necessary changes to reflect current figures and forecasting

• Ensure accuracy in principal cost estimation and timely submission of provisional expenses

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure on time and accurate daily posting of operational vendor expenses

• Verify principal costs debited against the provisional expenses reported and justify for variances

• Estimate and analyze principal expenses with the aim of reducing costs and achieve savings

• Identify and initiate improvement areas, developing accounting control procedures and best practices to enhance overall accounting operations, work quality and efficiency

• Provide analytical analysis of financials to be used by the Board of Directors and management to make decisions on the future of the terminals

• Observe and follow company policies, compliances, and procedures

• Record-keep and report in a structured and organized matter

• Improves financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, recommending actions to management

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision cost free to employees

• Benefits available after first 90 days

• 401k

• Vacation, PTO, and sick leave

• Paid holidays

HOURS: Normal working hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM with possible extended hours.

REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager

NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

Unified Terminal Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year (starting range)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Financial Analysis: 2 years (Preferred)
• Budgeting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Forecasting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location