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Hyundai Glovis

Manager - FF Accounting

Irvine, CA · On-site

$101K - $120K/yr

Summary The Manager - Freight Forwarding Accounting position will review, validate, analyze, and confirm revenue and cost, and perform month-end closing. In addition, this position will prepare ...

Glovis America, Inc.

Manager - FF Accounting

Irvine, CA · On-site

$101K - $120K/yr

Summary The Manager - Freight Forwarding Accounting position will review, validate, analyze, and confirm revenue and cost, and perform month-end closing. In addition, this position will prepare ...

OEC Group

Freight Release Coordinator

Cerritos, CA · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

Established in 1981, Orient Express Container (OEC) Group is one of the top freight forwarders in ... You will work within the Accounting Department and collaborate closely with our Operations ...

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We provide freight forwarding, customs brokerage, trucking, warehousing, and value-added logistics ... Coordinate with Accounting to ensure freight payments are processed timely. - Confirm customer ...

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Manager - FF Accounting

Hyundai Glovis

Irvine, CA • On-site

$101K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

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 Manager - Freight Forwarding Accounting position will review, validate, analyze, and confirm revenue and cost, and perform month-end closing. In addition, this position will prepare reports and perform analyses, as well as adopt and implement Accounting Systems and other supportive Operations system.
Responsibilities
  • Review, validate, and analyze, and confirm revenue and cost for Global Automotive business and Global TPL Forwarding business
    • Review and analyze detailed service completion data and verify if revenue and cost are recognized correctly to comply with US GAAP and IFRS
    • Advise GUS operations or other local departments for correct revenue and cost recognition method
    • Review and analyze service activities and verify any un-billed activities
    • Advise GUS operation or local department to prevent delinquency and improve billing/IT system process
    • Perform data reconciliation between SAP and operational system
    • Confirm and post revenue and cost transactions in SAP through E-doc system
    • Make sure all transactions are complied with KSOX requirements
    • Prepare combined P&L analysis monthly, quarterly, and yearly and compare to business plan
    • Allocate SG&A cost according to location for GUS FF
  • Month-End Closing
    • Review revenue and cost accruals in YTD (year to date) base
    • Review previous year revenue and cost posted in current year and manage previous year accrual balance
    • Simulate direct margin and perform P&L Analysis before finalizing book and revisit worksheet or SAP data if required
    • Support Finance management to finalize financial statement in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, IFRS, and Glovis corporate compliance
  • Reporting & Analytics
    • Red Folder Analysis - provide P&L analysis for customer/vendor contract updates
    • Preparing Service Line Profitability report per each office
    • Support Business Planning
    • Support management team, GKR, and auditors with various reports or analysis
    • Other duties as assigned

Compensation Range
$101,000 - $120,000 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:
  • Intermediate-level MS Excel knowledge Required
  • Good interpersonal skills Required
  • Accounting knowledge and experience Preferred
  • Proficient in SAP Preferred
  • Proficient with PC skills Preferred

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • 7 - 10 years of experience relating to Accounting and/or Finance Required
  • 8 - 13 years of experience relating to Accounting and/or Finance Preferred
  • 1 - 3 years of supervisory experience Required
  • 4 - 7 years of supervisory experience 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
  • Possibility of domestic travel - 5%
  • Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
  • Lift up to 10lbs
  • Carry up to 10lbs
  • 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 will be located in the 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.

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