Swift Transportation

Description

Position at Swift Transportation

Accelerate your Career!

At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, including financial statement preparation required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• CPA required.
• Master degree in Accounting/Finance or MBA preferred.
• Must possess strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Must be able to perform GAAP and SEC accounting research and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Must proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and flexible.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Salary range: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00, annually

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Manage the preparation of external and internal financial statements. Ensure compliance of federal government requirements and guidelines along with company policy.

• Assist with compliance in regard to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and disclosure, including, but not limited to, the preparation of the Company's filings on various forms (forms may include, Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.). Aid in the Company's compliance with FAS 123(R), including preparation of the corresponding month end journal entries and disclosure detail.
• Identify and research complex accounting and SEC related issues; report findings and provide recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Act as a liaison with securities counsel, financial printers (if applicable) and other financial professional service providers.
• Lead the maintenance of the Company's stock option plan; coordinate with designated department personnel and third party administrator to ensure future grants are properly processed and uploaded into the database.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual cash flow statements.
• Assist with the month end close process, including preparing the month end entries related to investments in subsidiaries and corresponding elimination entries.
• Assist in compiling supporting documentation to complete the Company's Annual proxy statement.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.